Cdk2 degraders and uses thereof

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. ProvisionalAppl. No. 63/185,929, filed May 7, 2021, the entirety of which is hereinincorporated by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to compounds and methods useful for themodulation of cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (“CDK2”) protein viaubiquitination and/or degradation by compounds according to the presentinvention. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptablecompositions comprising compounds of the present invention and methodsof using said compositions in the treatment of various disorders.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway (UPP) is a critical pathway that regulateskey regulator proteins and degrades misfolded or abnormal proteins. UPPis central to multiple cellular processes, and if defective orimbalanced, it leads to pathogenesis of a variety of diseases. Thecovalent attachment of ubiquitin to specific protein substrates isachieved through the action of E3 ubiquitin ligases.

There are over 600 E3 ubiquitin ligases which facilitate theubiquitination of different proteins in vivo, which can be divided intofour families: HECT-domain E3s, U-box E3s, monomeric RING E3s andmulti-subunit E3s. See generally Li et al. (PLOS One, 2008, 3, 1487)titled “Genome-wide and functional annotation of human E3 ubiquitinligases identifies MULAN, a mitochondrial E3 that regulates theorganelle's dynamics and signaling.”; Berndsen et al. (Nat. Struct. Mol.Biol., 2014, 21, 301-307) titled “New insights into ubiquitin E3 ligasemechanism”; Deshaies et al. (Ann. Rev. Biochem., 2009, 78, 399-434)titled “RING domain E3 ubiquitin ligases.”; Spratt et al. (Biochem.2014, 458, 421-437) titled “RBR E3 ubiquitin ligases: new structures,new insights, new questions.”; and Wang et al. (Nat. Rev. Cancer., 2014,14, 233-347) titled “Roles of F-box proteins in cancer.”

The UPP is used to induce selective protein degradation, including useof fusion proteins to artificially ubiquitinate target proteins andsynthetic small-molecule probes to induce proteasome-dependentdegradation. Bifunctional compounds composed of a target protein-bindingligand and an E3 ubiquitin ligase ligand, induced proteasome-mediateddegradation of selected proteins via their recruitment to E3 ubiquitinligase and subsequent ubiquitination. These drug-like molecules offerthe possibility of temporal control over protein expression. Suchcompounds are capable of inducing the inactivation of a protein ofinterest upon addition to cells or administration to an animal or human,and could be useful as biochemical reagents and lead to a new paradigmfor the treatment of diseases by removing pathogenic or oncogenicproteins (Crews C, Chemistry & Biology, 2010, 17(6):551-555; SchnneklothJ S Jr., Chembiochem, 2005, 6(1):40-46).

An ongoing need exists in the art for effective treatments for disease,especially cancers. Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are a family ofserine/threonine kinases. Heterodimerized with regulatory subunits knownas cyclins, such as cyclin E1 (“CCNE1”), CDKs become fully activated andregulate key cellular processes including cell cycle progression andcell division. Uncontrolled proliferation is a hallmark of cancer cells.The deregulation of the CDK activity is associated with abnormalregulation of cell-cycle, and is detected in virtually all forms ofhuman cancers. As such, small molecule therapeutic agents that leverageUPP mediated protein degradation to target cancer-associated proteinssuch as cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (“CDK2”) or CDK2 and CCNE1 proteinhold promise as therapeutic agents. Accordingly, there remains a need tofind compounds that are CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1 degraders useful astherapeutic agents.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present application relates novel bifunctional compounds, whichfunction to recruit CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1 protein to E3 ubiquitinligase for degradation, and methods of preparation and uses thereof. Inparticular, the present disclosure provides bifunctional compounds,which find utility as modulators of targeted ubiquitination of CDK2 orCDK2 and CCNE1, which is then degraded and/or otherwise inhibited by thebifunctional compounds as described herein. Also provided are monovalentcompounds, which find utility as inducers of targeted ubiquitination ofCDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1, which are then degraded and/or otherwiseinhibited by the monovalent compounds as described herein. An advantageof the compounds provided herein is that a broad range ofpharmacological activities is possible, consistent with thedegradation/inhibition of CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1. In addition, thedescription provides methods of using an effective amount of thecompounds as described herein for the treatment or amelioration of adisease condition, such those caused by aberrant CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1activity.

The present application further relates to targeted degradation of CDK2or CDK2 and CCNE1 protein through the use of bifunctional molecules,including bifunctional molecules that link a cereblon-binding moiety toa ligand that binds CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1.

It has now been found that compounds of this invention, andpharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are effective asdegraders of CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1 protein. Such compounds have thegeneral formula I.

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each variable isas defined and described herein.

Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptablecompositions thereof, are useful for treating a variety of diseases,disorders or conditions, associated with regulation of CDK2 protein.Such diseases, disorders, or conditions include those described herein.

Compounds provided by this invention are also useful for the study ofCDK2 protein in biological and pathological phenomena; and thecomparative evaluation of new CDK2 inhibitors or CDK2 degraders, invitro or in vivo.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENTS 1. General Description ofCertain Embodiments of the Invention

Compounds of the present invention, and compositions thereof, are usefulas degraders and/or inhibitors of CDK protein. In some embodiments, aprovided compound degrades and/or inhibits CDK2 protein. In someembodiments, a provided compound degrades and/or inhibits CDK2 and CCNE1protein.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:CBM is a CDK binding moiety capable of binding CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1;L is a bivalent moiety that connects CBM to DIM; andDIM is a degradation inducing moiety, such as a ligase binding moiety(LBM), lysine mimetic, or hydrogen atom.

2. Compounds and Definitions

Compounds of the present invention include those described generallyherein, and are further illustrated by the classes, subclasses, andspecies disclosed herein. As used herein, the following definitionsshall apply unless otherwise indicated. For purposes of this invention,the chemical elements are identified in accordance with the PeriodicTable of the Elements, CAS version, Handbook of Chemistry and Physics,75^(th) Ed. Additionally, general principles of organic chemistry aredescribed in “Organic Chemistry”, Thomas Sorrell, University ScienceBooks, Sausalito: 1999, and “March's Advanced Organic Chemistry”, 5^(th)Ed., Ed.: Smith, M. B. and March, J., John Wiley & Sons, New York: 2001,the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

The term “aliphatic” or “aliphatic group”, as used herein, means astraight-chain (i.e., unbranched) or branched, substituted orunsubstituted hydrocarbon chain that is completely saturated or thatcontains one or more units of unsaturation, or a monocyclic, bicyclic,bridged bicyclic, or spirocyclic hydrocarbon that is completelysaturated or that contains one or more units of unsaturation, but whichis not aromatic (also referred to herein as “carbocycle,”“cycloaliphatic” or “cycloalkyl”), that has a single point of attachmentto the rest of the molecule. Unless otherwise specified, aliphaticgroups contain 1-6 aliphatic carbon atoms. In some embodiments,aliphatic groups contain 1-5 aliphatic carbon atoms. In otherembodiments, aliphatic groups contain 1-4 aliphatic carbon atoms. Instill other embodiments, aliphatic groups contain 1-3 aliphatic carbonatoms, and in yet other embodiments, aliphatic groups contain 1-2aliphatic carbon atoms. In some embodiments, “cycloaliphatic” (or“carbocycle” or “cycloalkyl”) refers to a monocyclic C₃-C₆ hydrocarbonthat is completely saturated or that contains one or more units ofunsaturation, but which is not aromatic, that has a single point ofattachment to the rest of the molecule. Suitable aliphatic groupsinclude, but are not limited to, linear or branched, substituted orunsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl groups and hybrids thereof such as(cycloalkyl)alkyl, (cycloalkenyl)alkyl or (cycloalkyl)alkenyl.

As used herein, the term “bridged bicyclic” refers to any bicyclic ringsystem, i.e. carbocyclic or heterocyclic, saturated or partiallyunsaturated, having at least one bridge. As defined by IUPAC, a “bridge”is an unbranched chain of atoms or an atom or a valence bond connectingtwo bridgeheads, where a “bridgehead” is any skeletal atom of the ringsystem which is bonded to three or more skeletal atoms (excludinghydrogen). In some embodiments, a bridged bicyclic group has 7-12 ringmembers and 0-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, or sulfur. Such bridged bicyclic groups are well known in theart and include those groups set forth below where each group isattached to the rest of the molecule at any substitutable carbon ornitrogen atom. Unless otherwise specified, a bridged bicyclic group isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents as set forth foraliphatic groups. Additionally or alternatively, any substitutablenitrogen of a bridged bicyclic group is optionally substituted.Exemplary bridged bicyclics include:

The term “lower alkyl” refers to a C₁₋₄ straight or branched alkylgroup. Exemplary lower alkyl groups are methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, and tert-butyl.

The term “lower haloalkyl” refers to a C₁₋₄ straight or branched alkylgroup that is substituted with one or more halogen atoms.

The term “heteroatom” means one or more of oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen,phosphorus, or silicon (including, any oxidized form of nitrogen,sulfur, phosphorus, or silicon; the quaternized form of any basicnitrogen or; a substitutable nitrogen of a heterocyclic ring, forexample N (as in 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrolyl), NH (as in pyrrolidinyl) orNR⁺ (as in N-substituted pyrrolidinyl)).

The term “unsaturated,” as used herein, means that a moiety has one ormore units of unsaturation.

As used herein, the term “bivalent C₁₋₈ (or C₁₋₆) saturated orunsaturated, straight or branched, hydrocarbon chain”, refers tobivalent alkylene, alkenylene, and alkynylene chains that are straightor branched as defined herein.

The term “alkylene” refers to a bivalent alkyl group. An “alkylenechain” is a polymethylene group, i.e., —(CH₂)_(n)—, wherein n is apositive integer, preferably from 1 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 3, from1 to 2, or from 2 to 3. A substituted alkylene chain is a polymethylenegroup in which one or more methylene hydrogen atoms are replaced with asubstituent. Suitable substituents include those described below for asubstituted aliphatic group.

The term “alkenylene” refers to a bivalent alkenyl group. A substitutedalkenylene chain is a polymethylene group containing at least one doublebond in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced with asubstituent. Suitable substituents include those described below for asubstituted aliphatic group.

As used herein, the term “cyclopropylenyl” refers to a bivalentcyclopropyl group of the following structure:

The term “halogen” means F, Cl, Br, or I.

The term “aryl” used alone or as part of a larger moiety as in“aralkyl,” “aralkoxy,” or “aryloxyalkyl,” refers to monocyclic orbicyclic ring systems having a total of five to fourteen ring members,wherein at least one ring in the system is aromatic and wherein eachring in the system contains 3 to 7 ring members. The term “aryl” may beused interchangeably with the term “aryl ring.” In certain embodimentsof the present invention, “aryl” refers to an aromatic ring system whichincludes, but not limited to, phenyl, biphenyl, naphthyl, anthracyl andthe like, which may bear one or more substituents. Also included withinthe scope of the term “aryl,” as it is used herein, is a group in whichan aromatic ring is fused to one or more non-aromatic rings, such asindanyl, phthalimidyl, naphthimidyl, phenanthridinyl, ortetrahydronaphthyl, and the like.

The terms “heteroaryl” and “heteroar-,” used alone or as part of alarger moiety, e.g., “heteroaralkyl,” or “heteroaralkoxy,” refer togroups having 5 to 10 ring atoms, preferably 5, 6, or 9 ring atoms;having 6, 10, or 14 π electrons shared in a cyclic array; and having, inaddition to carbon atoms, from one to five heteroatoms. The term“heteroatom” refers to nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, and includes anyoxidized form of nitrogen or sulfur, and any quaternized form of a basicnitrogen. Heteroaryl groups include, without limitation, thienyl,furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl,oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl,thiadiazolyl, pyridyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, indolizinyl,purinyl, naphthyridinyl, and pteridinyl. The terms “heteroaryl” and“heteroar-”, as used herein, also include groups in which aheteroaromatic ring is fused to one or more aryl, cycloaliphatic, orheterocyclyl rings, where the radical or point of attachment is on theheteroaromatic ring. Nonlimiting examples include indolyl, isoindolyl,benzothienyl, benzofuranyl, dibenzofuranyl, indazolyl, benzimidazolyl,benzthiazolyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl, cinnolinyl, phthalazinyl,quinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl, 4H-quinolizinyl, carbazolyl, acridinyl,phenazinyl, phenothiazinyl, phenoxazinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl,tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, and pyrido[2,3-b]-1,4-oxazin-3(4H)-one. Aheteroaryl group may be mono- or bicyclic. A heteroaryl ring may includeone or more oxo (═O) or thioxo (═S) substituent. The term “heteroaryl”may be used interchangeably with the terms “heteroaryl ring,”“heteroaryl group,” or “heteroaromatic,” any of which terms includerings that are optionally substituted. The term “heteroaralkyl” refersto an alkyl group substituted by a heteroaryl, wherein the alkyl andheteroaryl portions independently are optionally substituted.

As used herein, the terms “heterocycle,” “heterocyclyl,” “heterocyclicradical,” and “heterocyclic ring” are used interchangeably and refer toa stable 5- to 7-membered monocyclic or 7-10-membered bicyclicheterocyclic moiety that is either saturated or partially unsaturated,and having, in addition to carbon atoms, one or more, preferably one tofour, heteroatoms, as defined above. When used in reference to a ringatom of a heterocycle, the term “nitrogen” includes a substitutednitrogen. As an example, in a saturated or partially unsaturated ringhaving 0-3 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, thenitrogen may be N (as in 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrolyl), NH (as inpyrrolidinyl), or ⁺NR (as in N-substituted pyrrolidinyl).

A heterocyclic ring can be attached to its pendant group at anyheteroatom or carbon atom that results in a stable structure and any ofthe ring atoms can be optionally substituted. Examples of such saturatedor partially unsaturated heterocyclic radicals include, withoutlimitation, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothiophenyl pyrrolidinyl,piperidinyl, pyrrolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl,decahydroquinolinyl, oxazolidinyl, piperazinyl, dioxanyl, dioxolanyl,diazepinyl, oxazepinyl, thiazepinyl, morpholinyl, and quinuclidinyl. Theterms “heterocycle,” “heterocyclyl,” “heterocyclyl ring,” “heterocyclicgroup,” “heterocyclic moiety,” and “heterocyclic radical,” are usedinterchangeably herein, and also include groups in which a heterocyclylring is fused to one or more aryl, heteroaryl, or cycloaliphatic rings,such as indolinyl, 3H-indolyl, chromanyl, phenanthridinyl, ortetrahydroquinolinyl. A heterocyclyl group may be monocyclic, bicyclic,bridged bicyclic, or spirocyclic. A heterocyclic ring may include one ormore oxo (═O) or thioxo (═S) substituent. The term “heterocyclylalkyl”refers to an alkyl group substituted by a heterocyclyl, wherein thealkyl and heterocyclyl portions independently are optionallysubstituted.

As used herein, the term “partially unsaturated” refers to a ring moietythat includes at least one double or triple bond. The term “partiallyunsaturated” is intended to encompass rings having multiple sites ofunsaturation, but is not intended to include aryl or heteroarylmoieties, as herein defined.

As described herein, compounds of the invention may contain “optionallysubstituted” moieties. In general, the term “substituted” means that oneor more hydrogens of the designated moiety are replaced with a suitablesubstituent. Unless otherwise indicated, an “optionally substituted”group may have a suitable substituent at each substitutable position ofthe group, and when more than one position in any given structure may besubstituted with more than one substituent selected from a specifiedgroup, the substituent may be either the same or different at everyposition. Combinations of substituents envisioned by this invention arepreferably those that result in the formation of stable or chemicallyfeasible compounds. The term “stable,” as used herein, refers tocompounds that are not substantially altered when subjected toconditions to allow for their production, detection, and, in certainembodiments, their recovery, purification, and use for one or more ofthe purposes disclosed herein.

Suitable monovalent substituents on a substitutable carbon atom of an“optionally substituted” group are independently halogen; —(CH₂)₀₋₄Rº;—(CH₂)₀₋₄ORº; —O(CH₂)₀₋₄Rº, —O—(CH₂)₀₋₄C(O)ORº; —(CH₂)₀₋₄CH(ORº)₂;—(CH₂)₀₋₄SRº; —(CH₂)₀₋₄Ph, which may be substituted with Rº;—(CH₂)₀₋₄O(CH₂)₀₋₁Ph which may be substituted with Rº; —CH═CHPh, whichmay be substituted with Rº; —(CH₂)₀₋₄O(CH₂)₀₋₁-pyridyl which may besubstituted with Rº; —NO₂; —CN; —N₃; —(CH₂)₀₋₄N(Rº)₂;—(CH₂)₀₋₄N(Rº)C(O)Rº; —N(Rº)C(S)Rº; —(CH₂)₀₋₄N(Rº)C(O)NRº₂;—N(Rº)C(S)NRº₂; —(CH₂)₀₋₄N(Rº)C(O)ORº; —N(Rº)N(Rº)C(O)Rº;—N(Rº)N(Rº)C(O)NRº₂; —N(Rº)N(Rº)C(O)ORº; —(CH₂)₀₋₄C(O)Rº; —C(S)Rº;—(CH₂)₀₋₄C(O)ORº; —(CH₂)₀₋₄C(O)SRº; —(CH₂)₀₋₄C(O)OSiRº₃;—(CH₂)₀₋₄OC(O)Rº; —OC(O)(CH₂)₀₋₄SRº; —(CH₂)₀₋₄SC(O)Rº;—(CH₂)₀₋₄C(O)NRº₂; —C(S)NRº₂; —C(S)SRº; —SC(S)SRº, —(CH₂)₀₋₄OC(O)NRº₂;—C(O)N(ORº)Rº; —C(O)C(O)Rº; —C(O)CH₂C(O)Rº; —C(NORº)Rº; —(CH₂)₀₋₄SSRº;—(CH₂)₀₋₄S(O)₂Rº; —(CH₂)₀₋₄S(O)₂ORº; —(CH₂)₀₋₄OS(O)₂Rº; —S(O)₂NRº₂;—(CH₂)₀₋₄S(O)Rº; —N(Rº)S(O)₂NRº₂; —N(Rº)S(O)₂Rº; —N(ORº)Rº; —C(NH)NRº₂;—P(O)₂Rº; —P(O)Rº₂; —OP(O)Rº₂; —OP(O)(ORº)₂; SiRº₃; —(C₁₋₄ straight orbranched alkylene)O—N(Rº)₂; or —(C₁₋₄ straight or branchedalkylene)C(O)O—N(Rº)₂, wherein each Rº may be substituted as definedbelow and is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ aliphatic, —CH₂Ph,—O(CH₂)₀₋₁Ph, —CH₂-(5-6 membered heteroaryl ring), or a 5-6-memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated, or aryl ring having 0-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, or,notwithstanding the definition above, two independent occurrences of Rº,taken together with their intervening atom(s), form a 3-12-memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated, or aryl mono- or bicyclic ring having0-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur,which may be substituted as defined below.

Suitable monovalent substituents on Rº (or the ring formed by taking twoindependent occurrences of Rº together with their intervening atoms),are independently halogen, —(CH₂)₀₋₂R^(●), -(haloR^(●)), —(CH₂)₀₋₂OH,—(CH₂)₀₋₂OR^(●), —(CH₂)₀₋₂CH(OR^(●))₂; —O(haloR^(●)), —CN, —N₃,—(CH₂)₀₋₂C(O)R^(●), —(CH₂)₀₋₂C(O)OH, —(CH₂)₀₋₂C(O)OR^(●),—(CH₂)₀₋₂SR^(●), —(CH₂)₀₋₂SH, —(CH₂)₀₋₂NH₂, —(CH₂)₀₋₂NHR^(●),—(CH₂)₀₋₂NR^(●) ₂, —NO₂, —SiR^(●) ₃, —OSiR^(●) ₃, —C(O)SR^(●), —(C₁₋₄straight or branched alkylene)C(O)OR^(●), or —SSR^(●) wherein each R^(●)is unsubstituted or where preceded by “halo” is substituted only withone or more halogens, and is independently selected from C₁₋₄ aliphatic,—CH₂Ph, —O(CH₂)₀₋₁Ph, or a 5-6-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, or aryl ring having 0-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur. Suitable divalent substituents on asaturated carbon atom of Rº include ═O and ═S.

Suitable divalent substituents on a saturated carbon atom of an“optionally substituted” group include the following: ═O, ═S, ═NNR*₂,═NNHC(O)R*, ═NNHC(O)OR*, ═NNHS(O)₂R*, ═NR*, ═NOR*, —O(C(R*₂)₂₋₃O—, or—S(C(R*₂))₂₋₃S—, wherein each independent occurrence of R* is selectedfrom hydrogen, C₁₋₆ aliphatic which may be substituted as defined below,or an unsubstituted 5-6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated, oraryl ring having 0-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, or sulfur. Suitable divalent substituents that are bound tovicinal substitutable carbons of an “optionally substituted” groupinclude: —O(CR*₂)₂₋₃O—, wherein each independent occurrence of R* isselected from hydrogen, C₁₋₆ aliphatic which may be substituted asdefined below, or an unsubstituted 5-6-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, or aryl ring having 0-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur.

Suitable substituents on the aliphatic group of R* include halogen,—R^(●), -(haloR^(●)), —OH, —OR^(●), —O(haloR^(●)), —CN, —C(O)OH,—C(O)OR^(●), —NH₂, —NHR^(●), —NR^(●) ₂, or —NO₂, wherein each R^(●) isunsubstituted or where preceded by “halo” is substituted only with oneor more halogens, and is independently C₁₋₄ aliphatic, —CH₂Ph,—O(CH₂)₀₋₁Ph, or a 5-6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated, oraryl ring having 0-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, or sulfur.

Suitable substituents on a substitutable nitrogen of an “optionallysubstituted” group include —R^(†), —NR^(†) ₂, —C(O)R^(†), —C(O)OR^(†),—C(O)C(O)R^(†), —C(O)CH₂C(O)R^(†), —S(O)₂R^(†), —S(O)₂NR^(†) ₂,—C(S)NR^(†) ₂, —C(NH)NR^(†) ₂, or —N(R^(†))S(O)₂R^(†); wherein eachR^(†) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ aliphatic which may be substitutedas defined below, unsubstituted —OPh, or an unsubstituted 5-6-memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated, or aryl ring having 0-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, or,notwithstanding the definition above, two independent occurrences ofR^(†), taken together with their intervening atom(s) form anunsubstituted 3-12-membered saturated, partially unsaturated, or arylmono- or bicyclic ring having 0-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur.

Suitable substituents on the aliphatic group of R^(†) are independentlyhalogen, —R^(●), -(haloR^(●)), —OH, —OR^(●), —O(haloR^(●)), —CN,—C(O)OH, —C(O)OR^(●), —NH₂, —NHR^(●), —NR^(●) ₂, or —NO₂, wherein eachR^(●) is unsubstituted or where preceded by “halo” is substituted onlywith one or more halogens, and is independently C₁₋₄ aliphatic, —CH₂Ph,—O(CH₂)₀₋₁Ph, or a 5-6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated, oraryl ring having 0-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, or sulfur.

As used herein, the term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” refers tothose salts which are, within the scope of sound medical judgment,suitable for use in contact with the tissues of humans and lower animalswithout undue toxicity, irritation, allergic response and the like, andare commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio. Pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts are well known in the art. For example, S. M. Berge etal., describe pharmaceutically acceptable salts in detail in J.Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1977, 66, 1-19, incorporated herein byreference. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds of thisinvention include those derived from suitable inorganic and organicacids and bases. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable, nontoxic acidaddition salts are salts of an amino group formed with inorganic acidssuch as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuricacid and perchloric acid or with organic acids such as acetic acid,oxalic acid, maleic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, succinic acid ormalonic acid or by using other methods used in the art such as ionexchange. Other pharmaceutically acceptable salts include adipate,alginate, ascorbate, aspartate, benzenesulfonate, benzoate, bisulfate,borate, butyrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate, citrate,cyclopentanepropionate, digluconate, dodecylsulfate, ethanesulfonate,formate, fumarate, glucoheptonate, glycerophosphate, gluconate,hemisulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate, hydroiodide,2-hydroxy-ethanesulfonate, lactobionate, lactate, laurate, laurylsulfate, malate, maleate, malonate, methanesulfonate,2-naphthalenesulfonate, nicotinate, nitrate, oleate, oxalate, palmitate,pamoate, pectinate, persulfate, 3-phenylpropionate, phosphate, pivalate,propionate, stearate, succinate, sulfate, tartrate, thiocyanate,p-toluenesulfonate, undecanoate, valerate salts, and the like.

Salts derived from appropriate bases include alkali metal, alkalineearth metal, ammonium and N⁺(C₁₋₄alkyl)₄ salts. Representative alkali oralkaline earth metal salts include sodium, lithium, potassium, calcium,magnesium, and the like. Further pharmaceutically acceptable saltsinclude, when appropriate, nontoxic ammonium, quaternary ammonium, andamine cations formed using counterions such as halide, hydroxide,carboxylate, sulfate, phosphate, nitrate, loweralkyl sulfonate and arylsulfonate. In some embodiments, the provided compounds are purified insalt form for convenience and/or ease of purification, e.g., using anacidic or basic mobile phase during chromatography. Salts forms of theprovided compounds formed during chromatographic purification arecontemplated herein and are readily apparent to those having skill inthe art.

Unless otherwise stated, structures depicted herein are also meant toinclude all isomeric (e.g., enantiomeric, diastereomeric, and geometric(or conformational)) forms of the structure; for example, the R and Sconfigurations for each asymmetric center, Z and E double bond isomers,and Z and E conformational isomers. Therefore, single stereochemicalisomers as well as enantiomeric, diastereomeric, and geometric (orconformational) mixtures of the present compounds are within the scopeof the invention. Unless otherwise stated, all tautomeric forms of thecompounds of the invention are within the scope of the invention.Additionally, unless otherwise stated, structures depicted herein arealso meant to include compounds that differ only in the presence of oneor more isotopically enriched atoms. For example, compounds having thepresent structures including the replacement of hydrogen by deuterium ortritium, or the replacement of a carbon by a ¹³C- or ¹⁴C-enriched carbonare within the scope of this invention. Such compounds are useful, forexample, as analytical tools, as probes in biological assays, or astherapeutic agents in accordance with the present invention

As used herein, the term “provided compound” refers to any genus,subgenus, and/or species set forth herein.

As used herein, the term “inhibitor” is defined as a compound that bindsto and/or inhibits CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1 with measurable affinity. Incertain embodiments, an inhibitor has an IC₅₀ and/or binding constant ofless than about 50 μM, less than about 1 μM, less than about 500 nM,less than about 100 nM, less than about 10 nM, or less than about 1 nM.

As used herein, the term “degrader” is defined as a heterobifunctionalcompound that binds to and/or inhibits both CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1, andan E3 ligase with measurable affinity resulting in the ubiquitinationand subsequent degradation of the CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1. In certainembodiments, a degrader has an DC₅₀ of less than about 50 μM, less thanabout 1 μM, less than about 500 nM, less than about 100 nM, less thanabout 10 nM, or less than about 1 nM. As used herein, the term“monovalent” refers to a degrader compound without an appended E3 ligasebinding moiety.

A compound of the present invention may be tethered to a detectablemoiety. It will be appreciated that such compounds are useful as imagingagents. One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that adetectable moiety may be attached to a provided compound via a suitablesubstituent. As used herein, the term “suitable substituent” refers to amoiety that is capable of covalent attachment to a detectable moiety.Such moieties are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art andinclude groups containing, e.g., a carboxylate moiety, an amino moiety,a thiol moiety, or a hydroxyl moiety, to name but a few. It will beappreciated that such moieties may be directly attached to a providedcompound or via a tethering group, such as a bivalent saturated orunsaturated hydrocarbon chain. In some embodiments, such moieties may beattached via click chemistry. In some embodiments, such moieties may beattached via a 1,3-cycloaddition of an azide with an alkyne, optionallyin the presence of a copper catalyst. Methods of using click chemistryare known in the art and include those described by Rostovtsev et al.,Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2002, 41:2596-9 and Sun et al., BioconjugateChem., 2006, 17:52-7.

As used herein, the term “detectable moiety” is used interchangeablywith the term “label” and relates to any moiety capable of beingdetected, e.g., primary labels and secondary labels. Primary labels,such as radioisotopes (e.g., tritium, ³²P, ³³P, ³⁵S, or ¹⁴C), mass-tags,and fluorescent labels are signal generating reporter groups which canbe detected without further modifications. Detectable moieties alsoinclude luminescent and phosphorescent groups.

The term “secondary label” as used herein refers to moieties such asbiotin and various protein antigens that require the presence of asecond intermediate for production of a detectable signal. For biotin,the secondary intermediate may include streptavidin-enzyme conjugates.For antigen labels, secondary intermediates may include antibody-enzymeconjugates. Some fluorescent groups act as secondary labels because theytransfer energy to another group in the process of nonradiativefluorescent resonance energy transfer (FRET), and the second groupproduces the detected signal.

The terms “fluorescent label”, “fluorescent dye”, and “fluorophore” asused herein refer to moieties that absorb light energy at a definedexcitation wavelength and emit light energy at a different wavelength.Examples of fluorescent labels include, but are not limited to: AlexaFluor dyes (Alexa Fluor 350, Alexa Fluor 488, Alexa Fluor 532, AlexaFluor 546, Alexa Fluor 568, Alexa Fluor 594, Alexa Fluor 633, AlexaFluor 660 and Alexa Fluor 680), AMCA, AMCA-S, BODIPY dyes (BODIPY FL,BODIPY R6G, BODIPY TMR, BODIPY TR, BODIPY 530/550, BODIPY 558/568,BODIPY 564/570, BODIPY 576/589, BODIPY 581/591, BODIPY 630/650, BODIPY650/665), Carboxyrhodamine 6G, carboxy-X-rhodamine (ROX), Cascade Blue,Cascade Yellow, Coumarin 343, Cyanine dyes (Cy3, Cy5, Cy3.5, Cy5.5),Dansyl, Dapoxyl, Dialkylaminocoumarin,4′,5′-Dichloro-2′,7′-dimethoxy-fluorescein, DM-NERF, Eosin, Erythrosin,Fluorescein, FAM, Hydroxycoumarin, IRDyes (IRD40, IRD 700, IRD 800),JOE, Lissamine rhodamine B, Marina Blue, Methoxycoumarin,Naphthofluorescein, Oregon Green 488, Oregon Green 500, Oregon Green514, Pacific Blue, PyMPO, Pyrene, Rhodamine B, Rhodamine 6G, RhodamineGreen, Rhodamine Red, Rhodol Green,2′,4′,5′,7′-Tetra-bromosulfone-fluorescein, Tetramethyl-rhodamine (TMR),Carboxytetramethylrhodamine (TAMRA), Texas Red, Texas Red-X.

The term “mass-tag” as used herein refers to any moiety that is capableof being uniquely detected by virtue of its mass using mass spectrometry(MS) detection techniques. Examples of mass-tags include electrophorerelease tags such asN-[3-[4′-[(p-Methoxytetrafluorobenzyl)oxy]phenyl]-3-methylglyceronyl]isonipecoticAcid, 4′-[2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-(pentafluorophenoxyl)]methylacetophenone, and their derivatives. The synthesis and utility of thesemass-tags is described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,650,750, 4,709,016,5,360,8191, 5,516,931, 5,602,273, 5,604,104, 5,610,020, and 5,650,270.Other examples of mass-tags include, but are not limited to,nucleotides, dideoxynucleotides, oligonucleotides of varying length andbase composition, oligopeptides, oligosaccharides, and other syntheticpolymers of varying length and monomer composition. A large variety oforganic molecules, both neutral and charged (biomolecules or syntheticcompounds) of an appropriate mass range (100-2000 Daltons) may also beused as mass-tags.

The terms “measurable affinity” and “measurably inhibit,” as usedherein, means a measurable change in CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1 activitybetween a sample comprising a compound of the present invention, orcomposition thereof, and CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1, and an equivalentsample comprising CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1, in the absence of saidcompound, or composition thereof.

3. Description of Exemplary Embodiments

As described above, in certain embodiments, the present inventionprovides a compound of formula I.

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:CBM is a CDK binding moiety capable of binding CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1;L is a bivalent moiety that connects CBM to DIM; andDIM is a degradation inducing moiety, such as a ligase binding moiety(LBM), lysine mimetic, or hydrogen atom.

CDK2 Binding Moiety (CBM)

As defined herein and described above, CBM is a CDK binding moietycapable of binding CDK2 protein. In some embodiments, CBM binds to CDK2protein which then undergoes ubiquitination thereby marking the CDK2 fordegradation via the Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway (UPP). In someembodiments, CBM is a CDK binding moiety capable of selectively bindingand degrading CDK2 over other CDK proteins (e.g., CDK1, CDK3, CDK4,CDK5, CDK6, CDK7, CDK8, CDK9, etc.). In some embodiments, CBM is a CDKbinding moiety capable of selectively binding and degrading CDK2 overone or more of CDK1, CDK4, and CDK9 proteins.

In some embodiments, CBM binds to CDK2 and CCNE1 protein which thenundergoes ubiquitination thereby marking the CDK2 and CCNE1 fordegradation via the Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway (UPP). In someembodiments, a provided compound is a dual CDK2 and CCNE1 degrader.

As defined herein and described below, wherein a formula is depictedusing square brackets, e.g.,

L is attached to a modifiable carbon, oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur atomwithin CBM including substitution or replacement of a defined group inCBM.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1 binding moietythereby forming a compound of formula I-a:

-   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are    as defined above and described herein, and wherein:-   R^(a) and R^(b) are independently hydrogen or R^(A), or    -   R^(a) and R^(b) are taken together with the nitrogen to which        they are attached to form to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen atom to which they are        attached, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and        sulfur;-   each R^(A) is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   Ring W, Ring X, and Ring Y are independently a ring selected from    phenyl, a 4 to 7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated    carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5 to 6-membered    heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur;-   Ring Z is phenyl or a 4 to 8-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated monocyclic, bicyclic, bridged bicyclic, or spirocyclic    carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) are independently selected from    hydrogen, R^(A), halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —SiR₃, —S(O)₂R,    —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)NROR,    —CR₂NRC(O)R, —CR₂NRC(O)NR₂, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —OP(O)R₂,    —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂, —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —NRC(O)OR, —NRC(O)R,    —NRC(O)N(R)₂, —NRS(O)₂R, —NP(O)R₂, —NRP(O)(OR)₂, —NRP(O)(OR)NR₂,    —NRP(O)(NR₂)₂, and —NRS(O)₂R;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 1-2    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen atom to which they are        attached, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and        sulfur;-   L^(x) is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched    saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene    units of the chain are independently and optionally replaced with    —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —CF₂—, —CRF—, —NR—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂— or    —CR═CR—;-   v is 0 or 1; and-   w, x, y, and z are independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1 binding moietythereby forming a compound of formula I-b:

-   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are    as defined above and described herein, and wherein:-   Ring W and Ring X are independently fused rings selected from benzo,    a 4 to 7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl or    heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5 to 6-membered heteroaryl with    1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and    sulfur;-   Ring Y is a ring selected from phenyl, a 4 to 7-membered saturated    or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur, and a 5 to 6-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur;-   Ring Z is phenyl or a 4 to 8-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated monocyclic, bicyclic, bridged bicyclic, or spirocyclic    carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) are independently selected from    hydrogen, R^(A), halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —SiR₃, —S(O)₂R,    —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)NROR,    —CR₂NRC(O)R, —CR₂NRC(O)NR₂, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —OP(O)R₂,    —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂, —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —NRC(O)OR, —NRC(O)R,    —NRC(O)N(R)₂, —NRS(O)₂R, —NP(O)R₂, —NRP(O)(OR)₂, —NRP(O)(OR)NR₂,    —NRP(O)(NR₂)₂, and —NRS(O)₂R; or    -   two R^(w) groups attached to the same carbon atom are optionally        taken together to form a spiro fused ring selected from a 3-5        membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl and a        3-5 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl        having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,        oxygen, and sulfur;-   each R^(A) is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated carbocylic or heterocyclic ring having 1-2    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen atom to which they are        attached, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and        sulfur; and-   L^(x) is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched    saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene    units of the chain are independently and optionally replaced with    —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —CF₂—, —CRF—, —NR—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂— or    —CR═CR—;-   v is 0 or 1; and-   w, x, y, and z are independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1 binding moietythereby forming a compound of formula I-c:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are asdefined above and described herein, and wherein:

-   Ring W, Ring X, and Ring Y are independently a ring selected from    phenyl, a 4 to 7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated    carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5 to 6-membered    heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur;-   Ring Z is phenyl or a 4 to 8-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated monocyclic, bicyclic, bridged bicyclic, or spirocyclic    carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) are independently selected from    hydrogen, R^(A), halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —SiR₃, —S(O)₂R,    —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)NROR,    —CR₂NRC(O)R, —CR₂NRC(O)NR₂, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —OP(O)R₂,    —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂, —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —NRC(O)OR, —NRC(O)R,    —NRC(O)N(R)₂, —NRS(O)₂R, —NP(O)R₂, —NRP(O)(OR)₂, —NRP(O)(OR)NR₂,    —NRP(O)(NR₂)₂, and —NRS(O)₂R;-   each R^(A) is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen atom to which they are        attached, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and        sulfur;-   L^(x) is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched    saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene    units of the chain are independently and optionally replaced with    —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —CF₂—, —CRF—, —NR—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂— or    —CR═CR—;-   v is 0 or 1; and-   w, x, y, and z are independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1 binding moietythereby forming a compound of formula I-d:

-   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are    as defined above and described herein, and wherein:-   R^(a) and R^(b) are independently hydrogen or R^(A), or    -   R^(a) and R^(b) are taken together with the nitrogen to which        they are attached to form to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen atom to which they are        attached, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and        sulfur;-   each R^(A) is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   Ring W is a ring selected from phenyl, a 4 to 7-membered saturated    or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur, and a 5 to 6-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur;-   Ring X is a bicyclic ring selected from naphthyl, a 9 to 10-membered    saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with    1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur, and a 9 to 10-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur;-   Ring Z is phenyl or a 4 to 8-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated monocyclic, bicyclic, bridged bicyclic, or spirocyclic    carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   R^(w), R^(x), and R^(z) are independently selected from hydrogen,    R^(A), halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —SiR₃, —S(O)₂R,    —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)NROR,    —CR₂NRC(O)R, —CR₂NRC(O)NR₂, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —OP(O)R₂,    —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂, —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —NRC(O)OR, —NRC(O)R,    —NRC(O)N(R)₂, —NRS(O)₂R, —NP(O)R₂, —NRP(O)(OR)₂, —NRP(O)(OR)NR₂,    —NRP(O)(NR₂)₂, and —NRS(O)₂R;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 1-2    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen atom to which they are        attached, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and        sulfur;-   L^(x) is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched    saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene    units of the chain are independently and optionally replaced with    —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —CF₂—, —CRF—, —NR—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂— or    —CR═CR—;-   v is 0 or 1; and-   w, x, and z are independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1 binding moietythereby forming a compound of formula I-e:

-   or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are    as defined above and described herein, and wherein:-   Ring W and Ring X are independently rings selected from phenyl, a 4    to 7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl or    heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5 to 6-membered heteroaryl with    1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and    sulfur;-   Ring Y is a ring selected from phenyl, a 4 to 7-membered saturated    or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur, and a 5 to 6-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur;-   Ring Z is phenyl or a 4 to 8-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated monocyclic, bicyclic, bridged bicyclic, or spirocyclic    carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) are independently selected from    hydrogen, R^(A), halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —SiR₃, —S(O)₂R,    —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)NROR,    —CR₂NRC(O)R, —CR₂NRC(O)NR₂, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —OP(O)R₂,    —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂, —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —NRC(O)OR, —NRC(O)R,    —NRC(O)N(R)₂, —NRS(O)₂R, —NP(O)R₂, —NRP(O)(OR)₂, —NRP(O)(OR)NR₂,    —NRP(O)(NR₂)₂, and —NRS(O)₂R; or    -   two R^(w) groups attached to the same carbon atom are optionally        taken together to form a spiro fused ring selected from a 3-5        membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl and a        3-5 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl        having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,        oxygen, and sulfur;-   each R^(A) is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen atom to which they are        attached, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and        sulfur; and-   L^(x) and L^(y) are independently, a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃    bivalent straight or branched saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon    chain wherein 1-2 methylene units of the chain are independently and    optionally replaced with —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —CF₂—, —CRF—, —NR—,    —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂— or —CR═CR—;-   v is 0 or 1; and-   w, x, y, and z are independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

As defined generally above, R^(a) and R^(b) are independently hydrogenor R^(A), or R^(a) and R^(b) are taken together with the nitrogen towhich they are attached to form to form a 4-7 membered saturated,partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, inaddition to the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R^(a) is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R^(a) isR^(A). In some embodiments, R^(b) is hydrogen. In some embodiments,R^(b) is R^(A). In some embodiments, R^(a) and R^(b) are taken togetherwith the nitrogen to which they are attached to form to form a 4-7membered saturated, partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen atom to which they areattached, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R^(a) is isopropyl. In some embodiments, R^(a) andR^(b) are taken together to form

In some embodiments, R^(a) and R^(b) are selected from those depicted inTable 1, below.

As defined generally above, each R^(A) is independently an optionallysubstituted group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ringhaving 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R^(A) is an optionally substituted C₁₋₆ aliphatic.In some embodiments, R is C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g., methyl, ethyl, isopropyl,etc.). In some embodiments, R is C₁₋₆ haloalkyl (e.g., —CF₃, CHF₂,etc.). In some embodiments, R^(A) is an optionally substituted phenyl.In some embodiments, R^(A) is an optionally substituted 3-7 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclic ring. In someembodiments, R^(A) is an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring having1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur. In some embodiments, R^(A) is an optionally substituted 5-6membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, each R^(A) is selected from those depicted in Table1, below.

As defined generally above, Ring W, Ring X, and Ring Y are independentlya ring selected from phenyl, a 4 to 7-membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5 to6-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen and sulfur.

In some embodiments, one or more of Ring W, Ring X, and Ring Y is a ringselected from phenyl. In some embodiments, one or more of Ring W, RingX, and Ring Y is a 4 to 7-membered saturated or partially unsaturatedcarbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, one or more ofRing W, Ring X, and Ring Y is a 5 to 6-membered heteroaryl with 1-4heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur.

As defined generally above, Ring W and Ring X are independently fusedrings selected from benzo, a 4 to 7-membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5 to6-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen and sulfur.

In some embodiments, one or more of Ring W and Ring X is benzo. In someembodiments, one or more of Ring W and Ring X is a fused 4 to 7-memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. Insome embodiments, one or more of Ring W and Ring X is a fused 5 to6-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen and sulfur.

As defined generally above, Ring X is a bicyclic ring selected fromnaphthyl, a 9 to 10-membered saturated or partially unsaturatedcarbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 9 to 10-membered heteroarylwith 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen andsulfur.

In some embodiments, Ring X is naphthyl. In some embodiments, Ring X isa 9 to 10-membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl orheterocyclyl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Ring X is 9 to 10-memberedheteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen and sulfur.

In some embodiments, Ring W is cyclopentyl. In some embodiments Ring Wis cyclohexyl. In some embodiments, Ring W is

In some embodiments, Ring W is

In some embodiments, Ring W is

In some embodiments, Ring W is

In some embodiments, Ring W is

In some embodiments, Ring W is

In some embodiments, Ring W is

In some embodiments, Ring W is

In some embodiments, Ring W is

In some embodiments, Ring X is

In some embodiments, Ring X is

In some embodiments, Ring X is

In some embodiments, Ring X is

In some embodiments, Ring X is

In some embodiments, Ring X is

In some embodiments, Ring X is

In some embodiments, Ring W, Ring X, and Ring Y are selected from thosedepicted in Table 1, below.

As defined generally above, Ring Z is phenyl or a 4 to 8-memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic, bicyclic, bridgedbicyclic, or spirocyclic carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, Ring Z is phenyl. In some embodiments, Ring Z is a4 to 8-membered saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic, bicyclic,bridged bicyclic, or spirocyclic carbocyclyl. In some embodiments, RingZ is a 4 to 8-membered saturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic,bicyclic, bridged bicyclic, or spirocyclic heterocyclyl with 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, Ring Z is cyclohexane.

In some embodiments, Ring Z is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

As defined generally above, R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) areindependently selected from hydrogen, R^(A), halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,—SR, —NR₂, —SiR₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂,—C(O)NROR, —CR₂NRC(O)R, —CR₂NRC(O)NR₂, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —OP(O)R₂,—OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂, —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —NRC(O)OR, —NRC(O)R,—NRC(O)N(R)₂, —NRS(O)₂R, —NP(O)R₂, —NRP(O)(OR)₂, —NRP(O)(OR)NR₂,—NRP(O)(NR₂)₂, and —NRS(O)₂R, or two R^(w) groups attached to the samecarbon atom are optionally taken together to form a spiro fused ringselected from a 3-5 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedcarbocyclyl and a 3-5 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedheterocyclyl having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) ishydrogen. In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), andR^(z) is R^(A). In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y),and R^(z) is halogen. In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x),R^(y), and R^(z) is —CN. In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w),R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —NO₂. In some embodiments, one or more ofR^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —OR. In some embodiments, one or moreof R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —SR. In some embodiments, one ormore of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —NR₂. In some embodiments, oneor more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —SiR₃. In some embodiments,one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —S(O)₂R. In someembodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —S(O)₂NR₂.In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is—S(O)R. In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), andR^(z) is —C(O)R. In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x),R^(y), and R^(z) is —C(O)OR. In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w),R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —C(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, one or more ofR^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —C(O)NROR. In some embodiments, one ormore of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —CR₂NRC(O)R. In someembodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is—CR₂NRC(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y),and R^(z) is —OC(O)R. In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x),R^(y), and R^(z) is —OC(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, one or more ofR^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —OP(O)R₂. In some embodiments, one ormore of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —OP(O)(OR)₂. In someembodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is—OP(O)(OR)NR₂. In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y),and R^(z) is —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—. In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w),R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —NRC(O)OR. In some embodiments, one or moreof R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —NRC(O)R. In some embodiments, oneor more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —NRC(O)N(R)₂. In someembodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —NRS(O)₂R.In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is—NP(O)R₂. In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), andR^(z) is —NRP(O)(OR)₂. In some embodiments, one or more of R^(w), R^(x),R^(y), and R^(z) is —NRP(O)(OR)NR₂. In some embodiments, one or more ofR^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —NRP(O)(NR₂)₂. In some embodiments,one or more of R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) is —NRS(O)₂R. In someembodiments, two R^(w) groups attached to the same carbon atom are takentogether to form a 3-5 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedcarbocyclic spiro fused ring. In some embodiments, two R^(w) groupsattached to the same carbon atom are optionally taken together to form a3-5 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic spiro fusedring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R^(w) is fluoro. In some embodiments, R^(w) ischloro. In some embodiments, R^(w) is bromo. In some embodiments, R^(w)is methyl. In some embodiments, R^(w) is isopropyl. In some embodiments,R^(w) is —CHF₂. In some embodiments, R^(w) is —CF₃. In some embodiments,R^(w) is —CH₂CHF₂. In some embodiments, R^(w) is —CH₂CF₃. In someembodiments, R^(w) is —CH(Me)CF₃. In some embodiments, R^(w) is —CONH₂.In some embodiments, R^(w) is

In some embodiments, R^(w) is

In some embodiments, R^(w) is

In some embodiments, two R^(w) cyclize to form cyclopropylenyl.

In some embodiments, R^(x) is bromo. In some embodiments, R^(x) is —CF₃.In some embodiments, R^(x) is —O—C₁₋₆ cycloalkyl. In some embodiments,R^(x) is —O-cyclohexyl.

In some embodiments, R^(y) is methyl.

In some embodiments, R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) are selected fromthose depicted in Table 1, below.

As defined generally above, each R is independently hydrogen, or anoptionally substituted group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclichaving 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or two Rgroups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together with theirintervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in addition tothe nitrogen atom to which they are attached, independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R is anoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ aliphatic. In some embodiments, R is C₁₋₆alkyl (e.g., methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, etc.). In some embodiments, R isC₁₋₆ haloalkyl (e.g., —CF₃, CHF₂, etc.). In some embodiments, R is anoptionally substituted phenyl. In some embodiments, R is an optionallysubstituted 3-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclicring. In some embodiments, R is an optionally substituted a 4-7 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In someembodiments, R is an optionally substituted a 5-6 membered heteroarylring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, two R groups on the samenitrogen are taken together with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7membered saturated, partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen atom to which they areattached, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

As defined generally above, L^(x) and L^(y) are independently a covalentbond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched saturated or unsaturatedhydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene units of the chain areindependently and optionally replaced with —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —CF₂—,—CRF—, —NR—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂— or —CR═CR—.

In some embodiments, L^(x) is a covalent bond. In some embodiments,L^(x) is a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched saturated or unsaturatedhydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene units of the chain areindependently and optionally replaced with —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —CF₂—,—CRF—, —NR—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂— or —CR═CR—.

In some embodiments, L^(y) is a covalent bond. In some embodiments,L^(y) is a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched saturated or unsaturatedhydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene units of the chain areindependently and optionally replaced with —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —CF₂—,—CRF—, —NR—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂— or —CR═CR—.

In some embodiments, L^(x) is a —C(O)—. In some embodiments, L^(x) is a—S(O)₂—.

In some embodiments, L^(y) is a —C(O)—.

In some embodiments, L^(x) and L are selected from those depicted inTable 1, below.

As defined generally above, v is 0 or 1.

In some embodiments, v is 0. In some embodiments, v is 1.

In some embodiments, v is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

As defined generally above, w, x, y, and z are independently 0, 1, 2, 3,or 4.

In some embodiments, one or more of w, x, y, and z is 0. In someembodiments, one or more of w, x, y, and z is 1. In some embodiments,one or more of w, x, y, and z is 2. In some embodiments, one or more ofw, x, y, and z is 3. In some embodiments, one or more of w, x, y, and zis 4.

In some embodiments, w, x, y, and z are selected from those depicted inTable 1, below.

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In some embodiments, CBM is

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-e-1:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R², and R³ is as defined and described in WO2020/157652 and US 2020/247784, the entirety of each of which is hereinincorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-e-2:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R², R³, R⁵, Ring A, and n is as defined and describedin WO 2020/168197 and US 2020/392139, the entirety of each of which isherein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-e-3:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, X, and Y is as defined anddescribed in WO 2020/205560 and US 2020/399273, the entirety of each ofwhich is herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2/4/6 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-e-4:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R², R^(2A), R^(2B), R³, R⁴, p, q, and r is as definedand described in WO 2018/033815 and U.S. Pat. No. 10,233,188, theentirety of each of which is herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-e-5:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R², R³, R⁴ and Ring A is as defined and described inWO 2020/206137, the entirety of each of which is herein incorporated byreference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-e-6:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, n and Ring A is as defined anddescribed in WO 2020/180959 and US 2021/017156, the entirety of each ofwhich is herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-e-7:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, and R⁷ is as defined and describedin WO 2020/168178 and US 2020/316064, the entirety of each of which isherein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-e-8:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R³, R⁸, R^(8′), R^(A), X¹, Y, Z¹, Z², n, m, and Ring Ais as defined and described in WO 2020/223558 and US 2020/347066, theentirety of each of which is herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-e-9:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R³, R⁸, X¹, X², X³, Y, Z¹, Z², n, and Ring A is as definedand described in WO 2020/223469 and US 2020/347067, the entirety of eachof which is herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-e-10:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R², R⁴, R⁵, Ring A, Ring B, X, Y, Z, n, and p is asdefined and described in WO 2021/072232, the entirety of each of whichis herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein CBM is a CDK2 binding moiety selected from any one offormula I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV,XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX, XX, XX1, XXII, XXIII, and XXIV, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and DIM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R³, R¹¹, R¹⁴, R¹⁶, R¹⁷, R¹⁸, R¹⁹, R²⁰, R³¹, R³²,R^(32*), R^(x), X¹, X², X³, X⁴, X⁵, X⁶, X⁷, X⁸, X⁹, X¹⁰, y and y2 asdefined and described in WO 2020/206034, the entirety of each of whichis herein incorporated by reference.

Ligase Binding Moiety (LBM)

In some embodiments, DIM is LBM. In some embodiments, LBM is an E3ligase ligand well known to one of ordinary skill in the art includingthose described in M. Toure, C. M. Crews, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2016,55, 1966, T. Uehara et al. Nature Chemical Biology 2017, 13, 675, WO2017/176708, US 2017/0281784, WO 2017/161119, WO 2017/176957, WO2017/176958, WO 2015/160845, US 2015/0291562, WO 2016/197032, WO2016/105518, US 2018/0009779, WO 2017/007612, 2018/0134684, WO2013/106643, US 2014/0356322, WO 2002/020740, US 2002/0068063, WO2012/078559, US 2014/0302523, WO 2012/003281, US 2013/0190340, US2016/0022642, WO 2014/063061, US 2015/0274738, WO 2016/118666, US2016/0214972, WO 2016/149668, US 2016/0272639, WO 2016/169989, US2018/0118733, WO 2016/197114, US 2018/0147202, WO 2017/011371, US2017/0008904, WO 2017/011590, US 2017/0037004, WO 2017/079267, US2017/0121321, WO 2017/117473, WO 2017/117474, WO 2013/106646, WO2014/108452, WO 2017/197036, US 2019/0076540, WO 2017/197046, US2019/0076542, WO 2017/197051, US 2019/0076539, WO 2017/197055, US2019/0076541, and WO 2017/197056, the entirety of each of which isherein incorporated by reference.

As defined herein and described below, wherein a formula is depictedusing square brackets, e.g.,

L is attached to a modifiable carbon, oxygen, or nitrogen atom withinDIM or LBM including substitution or replacement of a defined group inDIM or LBM.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a cereblon E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moietythereby forming a compound of formula I-aa:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described herein, and wherein:

-   X¹ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,    —CHCF₃—, —SO₂—, —S(O)—, —P(O)R—, —P(O)OR—, —P(O)NR₂—, —C(O)—,    —C(S)—, or

X² is a carbon atom or silicon atom;

-   X³ is a bivalent moiety selected from —CR₂—, —NR—, —O—, —S—, or    —Si(R²)—;-   R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —N(R)₂,    —P(O)(OR)₂, —P(O)(NR₂)OR, —P(O)(NR₂)₂, —Si(OH)₂R, —Si(OH)(R)₂,    —Si(R)₃, or an optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic;-   each R² is independently hydrogen, —R, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR,    —N(R)₂, —Si(R)₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂N(R)₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,    —C(O)N(R)₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)N(R)₂,    —OC(O)R, —OC(O)N(R)₂, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)(NR₂),    —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)N(R)₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R,    —NP(O)R₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)(NR₂), —N(R)P(O)(NR₂)₂, or    —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   Ring A is a bi- or tricyclic ring selected from

wherein

-   Ring B is a fused ring selected from 6-membered aryl, 6-membered    heteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected    from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered    heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;-   R³ is selected from hydrogen, halogen, —OR, —N(R)₂, or —SR;-   each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,    —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂,    —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R,    —N(R)C(O)NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   R⁵ is hydrogen, C₁₋₄ aliphatic, or —CN;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched    saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene    units of the chain are independently and optionally replaced with    —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(R)₂—, —CH(R)—, —C(F)₂—, —N(R)—, —S—, —S(O)₂—    or —(C)═CH—;-   m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen, independently selected        from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

Where a point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) is depicted on Ring B, it isintended, and one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate, thatthe point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) may be on Ring A and may also be atany available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring A including the ring towhich Ring B is fused. Where —R² is attached to a nitrogen atom bound toR⁴ or R, R⁴ or R⁵ is absent and —R² takes the place of the R⁴ or R⁵group. Where —R² is attached to a carbon atom bound to R³, R³ is absentand —R² takes the place of the R³ group.

In some embodiments, a compound of formula I-aa above is provided as acompound of formula I-aa′ or formula I-aa″:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

each of CBM, Ring A, L, L¹, R¹, R², X¹, X², X³, and m is as definedabove.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-cc:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein:

-   X¹ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,    —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

-   R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —NR₂, or an    optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic;-   each R² is independently hydrogen, —R, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR,    —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂,    —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R,    —N(R)C(O)NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   Ring A is a bi- or tricyclic ring selected from

wherein

-   Ring B is a fused ring selected from 6-membered aryl, 6-membered    heteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected    from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered    heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;-   R³ is selected from hydrogen, halogen, —OR, —N(R)₂, or —SR;-   each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, —R, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR,    —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂,    —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R,    —N(R)C(O)NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   R⁵ is hydrogen, C₁₋₄ aliphatic, or —CN;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; and-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen, independently selected        from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

Where a point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) is depicted on Ring B, it isintended, and one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate, thatthe point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) may be on Ring A and may also be atany available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring A including the ring towhich Ring B is fused. Where —R² is attached to a nitrogen atom bound toR⁴ or R⁵, R⁴ or R⁵ is absent and —R² takes the place of the R⁴ or R⁵group. Where —R² is attached to a carbon atom bound to R³, R³ is absentand —R² takes the place of the R group.

In some embodiments, the compound of formula I-cc above is provided as acompound of formula I-cc′ or formula I-cc″:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

each of CBM, Ring A, L, R¹, R², X¹, and m is as defined above.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-dd:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein, L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein:

-   X¹ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,    —CHCF₃—, —SO₂—, —S(O)—, —P(O)R—, —P(O)OR—, —P(O)NR₂—, —C(O)—,    —C(S)—, or

-   X² is a carbon atom or silicon atom;-   X³ is a bivalent moiety selected from —CR₂—, —NR—, —O—, —S—, or    —Si(R²)—;-   R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —NR₂,    —P(O)(OR)₂, —P(O)(NR₂)OR, —P(O)(NR₂)₂, —Si(OH)₂R, —Si(OH)(R)₂,    —Si(R)₃, or an optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic;-   Ring C is a mono- or bicyclic ring selected from

-   each of R² and R^(3a) is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN,    —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —N(R)₂, —Si(R)₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂N(R)₂, —S(O)R,    —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)N(R)₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R,    —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)N(R)₂, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)N(R)₂, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂,    —OP(O)(OR)(NR₂), —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R,    —N(R)C(O)N(R)₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R, —NP(O)R₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)₂,    —N(R)P(O)(OR)(NR₂), —N(R)P(O)(NR₂)₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   Ring D is selected from a 6-membered aryl, 6-membered heteroaryl    containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,    oxygen, and sulfur, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected    from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered    heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;-   each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,    —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂,    —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R,    —N(R)C(O)NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   R⁵ is hydrogen, C₁₋₄ aliphatic, or —CN;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched    saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene    units of the chain are independently and optionally replaced with    —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(R)₂—, —CH(R)—, —C(F)₂—, —N(R)—, —S—, —S(O)₂—    or —(C)═CH—;-   m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;-   n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;-   p is 0 or 1, wherein when p is 0, the bond connecting Ring C and    Ring D is connected to

and

-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen, independently selected        from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, a compound of formula I-dd above is provided as acompound of formula I-dd′ or formula I-dd″:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

each of CBM, Ring C, Ring D, L, L¹, R¹, R², R^(3a), X¹, X², X³, n, m,and p is as defined above.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-ee:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein:

-   X¹ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,    —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

-   R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —NR₂, or an    optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic;-   Ring C is a mono- or bicyclic ring selected from

-   each of R² and R^(3a) is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN,    —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,    —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R,    —N(R)C(O)NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   Ring D is selected from 6-membered aryl, 6-membered heteroaryl    containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,    oxygen, and sulfur, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected    from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered    heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;-   each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,    —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂,    —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R,    —N(R)C(O)NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   R⁵ is hydrogen, C₁₋₄ aliphatic, or —CN;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   m is 0, 1, or 2;-   n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;    p is 0 or 1, wherein when p is 0, the bond connecting Ring C and    Ring D is connected to

and

-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen, independently selected        from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, a compound of formula I-ee above is provided as acompound of formula I-ee′ or formula I-ee″:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:each of CBM, Ring C, Ring D, L, R¹, R², R^(3a), X¹, n, m, and p is asdefined above.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-ff:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein:

-   X¹ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,    —CHCF₃—, —SO₂—, —S(O)—, —P(O)R—, —P(O)OR—, —P(O)NR₂—, —C(O)—,    —C(S)—, or

-   X² is a carbon atom or silicon atom;-   X³ is a bivalent moiety selected from —CR₂—, —NR—, —O—, —S—, or    —Si(R²)—;-   R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —NR₂,    —P(O)(OR)₂, —P(O)(NR₂)OR, —P(O)(NR₂)₂, —Si(OH)₂R, —Si(OH)(R)₂,    —Si(R)₃, or an optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic;-   Ring C is a mono- or bicyclic ring selected from

-   each or R² and R^(3a) is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN,    —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —N(R)₂, —Si(R)₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂N(R)₂, —S(O)R,    —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)N(R)₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R,    —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)N(R)₂, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)N(R)₂, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂,    —OP(O)(OR)(NR₂), —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R,    —N(R)C(O)N(R)₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R, —NP(O)R₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)₂,    —N(R)P(O)(OR)(NR₂), —N(R)P(O)(NR₂)₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   Ring D is selected from 6-membered aryl, 6-membered heteroaryl    containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,    oxygen, and sulfur, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected    from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered    heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;-   each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, —R, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR,    —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂,    —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R,    —N(R)C(O)NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   R is hydrogen, C₁₋₄ aliphatic, or —CN;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched    saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene    units of the chain are independently and optionally replaced with    —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(R)₂—, —CH(R)—, —C(F)₂—, —N(R)—, —S—, —S(O)₂—    or —(C)═CH—;-   m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;-   n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;-   p is 0 or 1; and-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen, independently selected        from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, a compound of formula I-ff above is provided as acompound of formula I-ff′ or formula I-ff″:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:each of CBM, Ring C, Ring D, L, L¹, R¹, R², R^(3a), X, X², X³, m, n, andp is as defined above.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-gg:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein:

-   X¹ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,    —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

-   R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —NR₂, or an    optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic;-   Ring C is a mono- or bicyclic ring selected from

-   each of R², R^(3a), and R⁴ is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen,    —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R,    —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR,    —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   Ring D is selected from 6-membered aryl, 6-membered heteroaryl    containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,    oxygen, and sulfur, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected    from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered    heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;-   R⁵ is hydrogen, C₁₋₄ aliphatic, or —CN;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   m is 0, 1, or 2;-   n is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4;-   p is 0 or 1; and-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen, independently selected        from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, a compound of formula I-gg above is provided as acompound of formula I-gg′ or formula I-gg″:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:each of CBM, Ring C, Ring D, L, R¹, R², R^(3a), X¹, m, n, and p is asdefined above.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-hh:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein:

-   X¹ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,    —CHCF₃—, —SO₂—, —S(O)—, —P(O)R—, —P(O)OR—, —P(O)NR₂—, —C(O)—,    —C(S)—, or

-   X² is a carbon atom, nitrogen atom, or silicon atom;-   X³ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CR₂—, —NR—,    —O—, —S—, or —SiR₂—;-   R¹ is absent, hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R,    —NR₂, —P(O)(OR)₂, —P(O)(NR₂)OR, —P(O)(NR₂)₂, —Si(OH)₂R, —Si(OH)R₂,    —SiR₃, or an optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are taken together with their        intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partially        unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in        addition to the nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen,        oxygen, and sulfur;-   each R² is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,    —SR, —NR₂, —SiR₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,    —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)N(R)₂,    —OC(O)R, —OC(O)N(R)₂, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂,    —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R,    —NP(O)R₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)NR₂, —N(R)P(O)(NR₂)₂, or    —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   each of Ring E, Ring F, and Ring G is independently a fused ring    selected from 6-membered aryl, 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1-4    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur,    5 to 7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to    7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3    heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,    silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur, wherein Ring    E, Ring F, and Ring G is independently and optionally substituted    with 1-2 oxo groups;-   L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched    saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene    units of the chain are independently and optionally replaced with    —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(R)₂—, —CH(R)—, —C(F)₂—, —N(R)—, —S—, —S(O)₂—    or —(C)═CH—; and-   m is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16.

Where a point of attachment of

is depicted on Ring E, Ring F, or Ring G, it is intended, and one ofordinary skill in the art would appreciate, that the point of attachmentof

may be on any available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E, Ring F, orRing G, including the ring to which Ring E or Ring G is fused to Ring F.

Where a point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) is depicted on Ring E, Ring F,or Ring G, it is intended, and one of ordinary skill in the art wouldappreciate, that the point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) may be at anyavailable carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E, Ring F, or Ring G includingthe carbon atom to which Ring E or Ring G is fused to Ring F.

Where a point of attachment of

is depicted on Ring E, Ring F, or Ring G, it is intended, and one ofordinary skill in the art would appreciate, that the point of attachmentof

may be on any available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E, Ring F, orRing G, including the carbon atom to which Ring E or Ring G is fused toRing F.

In some embodiments, a compound of formula I-hh above is provided as acompound of formula I-hh′ or formula I-hh″:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:each of CBM, Ring E, Ring F, Ring G, L, L¹, R¹, R², X¹, X², X³, and m isas defined above.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-hh-1 or I-hh-2:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein:

-   each R² is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,    —SR, —NR₂, —SiR₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,    —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)N(R)₂,    —OC(O)R, —OC(O)N(R)₂, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂,    —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R,    —NP(O)R₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)NR₂, —N(R)P(O)(NR₂)₂, or    —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   each of Ring E, Ring F, and Ring G is independently a fused ring    selected from 6-membered aryl, 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1-4    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur,    5 to 7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to    7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3    heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,    silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur, wherein Ring    E, Ring F, and Ring G is independently and optionally substituted    with 1-2 oxo groups;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are taken together with their        intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partially        unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in        addition to the nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen,        oxygen, and sulfur;-   L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched    saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene    units of the chain are independently and optionally replaced with    —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(R)₂—, —CH(R)—, —C(F)₂—, —N(R)—, —S—, —S(O)₂—    or —(C)═CH—;-   m is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16;    and-   R⁴, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R¹, W¹, W², and X is as defined in WO 2019/099868, the    entirety of each of which is herein incorporated by reference.

Where a point of attachment of

is depicted on Ring E, Ring F, or Ring G, it is intended, and one ofordinary skill in the art would appreciate, that the point of attachmentof

may be on any available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E, Ring F, orRing G, including the ring to which Ring E or Ring G is fused to Ring F.

Where a point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) is depicted on Ring E, Ring F,or Ring G, it is intended, and one of ordinary skill in the art wouldappreciate, that the point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) may be at anyavailable carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E, Ring F, or Ring G includingthe carbon atom to which Ring E or Ring G is fused to Ring F.

Where a point of attachment of

is depicted on Ring E, Ring F, or Ring G, it is intended, and one ofordinary skill in the art would appreciate, that the point of attachmentof

may be on any available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E, Ring F, orRing G, including the carbon atom to which Ring E or Ring G is fused toRing F.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-ii:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein:

-   X¹ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,    —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

-   R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —N(R)₂,    —Si(R)₃, or an optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are taken together with their        intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partially        unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in        addition to the nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen,        oxygen, and sulfur;-   each R² is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,    —SR, —N(R)₂, —Si(R)₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂N(R)₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,    —C(O)N(R)₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)N(R)₂,    —OC(O)R, —OC(O)N(R)₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)N(R)₂, or    —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   each of Ring E, Ring F, and Ring G is independently a fused ring    selected from 6-membered aryl containing 0-3 nitrogens, 5 to    7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to    7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3    heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,    silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-3 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur, wherein Ring    E, Ring F, and Ring G is independently and optionally substituted    with 1-2 oxo groups; and-   m is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Where a point of attachment of

is depicted on Ring E, Ring F, or Ring G, it is intended, and one ofordinary skill in the art would appreciate, that the point of attachmentof

may be on any available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E, Ring F, orRing G, including the ring to which Ring E or Ring G is fused to Ring F.

Where a point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) is depicted on Ring E, Ring F,or Ring G, it is intended, and one of ordinary skill in the art wouldappreciate, that the point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) may be at anyavailable carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E, Ring F, or Ring G includingthe carbon atom to which Ring E or Ring G is fused to Ring F.

In some embodiments, a compound of formula I-ii above is provided as acompound of formula I-ii′ or formula I-ii″:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:each of CBM, L, Ring E, Ring F, Ring G, L, R¹, R², X¹, and m is asdefined above.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-jj:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein:

-   X¹ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,    —CHCF₃—, —SO₂—, —S(O)—, —P(O)R—, —P(O)OR—, —P(O)NR₂—, —C(O)—,    —C(S)—, or

-   X² is a carbon atom, nitrogen atom, or silicon atom;-   X³ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CR₂—, —NR—,    —O—, —S—, or —SiR₂—;-   R¹ is absent, hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R,    —NR₂, —P(O)(OR)₂, —P(O)(NR₂)OR, —P(O)(NR₂)₂, —Si(OH)₂R, —Si(OH)R₂,    —SiR₃, or an optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are taken together with their        intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partially        unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in        addition to the nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen,        oxygen, and sulfur;-   each R² is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,    —SR, —N(R)₂, —Si(R)₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂N(R)₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,    —C(O)N(R)₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)N(R)₂,    —OC(O)R, —OC(O)N(R)₂, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)(NR₂),    —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)N(R)₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R,    —NP(O)R₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)(NR₂), —N(R)P(O)(NR₂)₂, or    —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   Ring E is a fused ring selected from 6-membered aryl, 6-membered    heteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected    from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered    heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;-   Ring H is a fused ring selected from a 7-9 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl ring with 1-3    heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,    silicon, or sulfur, wherein Ring E is optionally further substituted    with 1-2 oxo groups;-   L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched    saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene    units of the chain are independently and optionally replaced with    —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(R)₂—, —CH(R)—, —C(F)₂—, —N(R)—, —S—, —S(O)₂—    or —(C)═CH—;-   m is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Where a point of attachment of

is depicted on Ring E or Ring H, it is intended, and one of ordinaryskill in the art would appreciate, that the point of attachment of

may be on any available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E or Ring Hincluding the carbon atom to which Ring E and Ring H are fused.

Where a point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) is depicted on Ring E and RingH, it is intended, and one of ordinary skill in the art wouldappreciate, that the point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) may be on anyavailable carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E or Ring H including thecarbon atom to which Ring E and Ring H are fused.

Where a point of attachment of

is depicted on Ring E and Ring H, it is intended, and one of ordinaryskill in the art would appreciate, that the point of attachment of

may be on any available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E or Ring Hincluding the carbon atom to which Ring E and Ring H are fused.

In some embodiments, a compound of formula I-jj above is provided as acompound of formula I-jj′ or formula I-jj″:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:each of CBM, Ring E, Ring H, L, L¹, R¹, R², X¹, X², X³, and m is asdefined above.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-kk:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein:

-   X¹ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,    —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

-   R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —N(R)₂,    —Si(R)₃, or an optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are taken together with their        intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partially        unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in        addition to the nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen,        oxygen, and sulfur;-   each R² is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,    —SR, —N(R)₂, —Si(R)₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂N(R)₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,    —C(O)N(R)₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)N(R)₂,    —OC(O)R, —OC(O)N(R)₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)N(R)₂, or    —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   Ring E is a fused ring selected from 6-membered aryl, 6-membered    heteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected    from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered    heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;-   Ring H is a ring selected from a 7-9 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl ring with 1-3 heteroatoms    independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or    sulfur, wherein Ring E is optionally further substituted with 1-2    oxo groups; and-   m is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Where a point of attachment of

is depicted on Ring E or Ring H, it is intended, and one of ordinaryskill in the art would appreciate, that the point of attachment of

may be on any available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E or Ring Hincluding the carbon atom to which Ring E and Ring H are fused.

Where a point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) is depicted on Ring E and RingH, it is intended, and one of ordinary skill in the art wouldappreciate, that the point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) may be on anyavailable carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E or Ring H including thecarbon atom to which Ring E and Ring H are fused.

Where a point of attachment of

is depicted on Ring E and Ring H, it is intended, and one of ordinaryskill in the art would appreciate, that the point of attachment of

may be on any available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring E or Ring Hincluding the carbon atom to which Ring E and Ring H are fused.

In some embodiments, a compound of formula I-kk above is provided as acompound of formula I-kk′ or formula I-kk″:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:each of CBM, Ring E, Ring H, L, R¹, R², X¹, and m is as defined above.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-ll:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein:

-   X¹ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,    —CHCF₃—, —SO₂—, —S(O)—, —P(O)R—, —P(O)OR—, —P(O)NR₂—, —C(O)—,    —C(S)—, or

-   X² is a carbon atom, nitrogen atom, or silicon atom;-   X³ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CR₂—, —NR—,    —O—, —S—, or —SiR₂—;-   R¹ is absent, hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R,    —NR₂, —P(O)(OR)₂, —P(O)(NR₂)OR, —P(O)(NR₂)₂, —Si(OH)₂R, —Si(OH)R₂,    —SiR₃, or an optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are taken together with their        intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partially        unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in        addition to the nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen,        oxygen, and sulfur;-   each R² is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,    —SR, —N(R)₂, —Si(R)₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂N(R)₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,    —C(O)N(R)₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)N(R)₂,    —OC(O)R, —OC(O)N(R)₂, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)(NR₂),    —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)N(R)₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R,    —NP(O)R₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)(NR₂), —N(R)P(O)(NR₂)₂, or    —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   each of Ring I and J is independently a fused ring selected from    6-membered aryl, 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, 5 to    7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to    7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3    heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,    silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;-   Ring K is a fused ring selected from a 7-12 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl ring with 1-3    heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,    silicon, or sulfur, wherein Ring H is optionally further substituted    with 1-2 oxo groups;-   L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched    saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene    units of the chain are independently and optionally replaced with    —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(R)₂—, —CH(R)—, —C(F)₂—, —N(R)—, —S—, —S(O)₂—    or —(C)═CH—; and-   m is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Where a point of attachment of

is depicted on Ring I, Ring J, and Ring K, it is intended, and one ofordinary skill in the art would appreciate, that the point of attachmentof

may be on any available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring I, Ring J, orRing K, including the carbon atom to which Ring I, Ring J, and Ring Kare fused.

Where a point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) is depicted on Ring I, Ring J,and Ring K, it is intended, and one of ordinary skill in the art wouldappreciate, that the point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) may be on anyavailable carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring I, Ring J, or Ring K,including the carbon atom to which Ring I, Ring J, and Ring K are fused.

Where a point of attachment of

is depicted on Ring I, Ring J, and Ring K, it is intended, and one ofordinary skill in the art would appreciate, that the point of attachmentof

may be on any available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring I, Ring J, orRing K, including the carbon atom to which Ring I, Ring J, and Ring Kare fused.

In some embodiments, a compound of formula I-ll above is provided as acompound of formula I-ll′ or formula I-ll″:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:each of CBM, Ring I, Ring J, Ring K, L, L¹, R¹, R², X¹, X², X³, and m isas defined above.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I-mm:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein:

-   X¹ is a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,    —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

-   R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —N(R)₂,    —Si(R)₃, or an optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic;-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are taken together with their        intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partially        unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in        addition to the nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen,        oxygen, and sulfur;-   each R² is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,    —SR, —N(R)₂, —Si(R)₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂N(R)₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,    —C(O)N(R)₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)N(R)₂,    —OC(O)R, —OC(O)N(R)₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)N(R)₂, or    —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   each of Ring I and J is independently a fused ring selected from    6-membered aryl, 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, 5 to    7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to    7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3    heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,    silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;-   Ring K is a fused ring selected from a 7-12 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl ring with 1-3    heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,    silicon, or sulfur, wherein Ring H is optionally further substituted    with 1-2 oxo groups; and-   m is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Where a point of attachment of

is depicted on Ring I, Ring J, and Ring K, it is intended, and one ofordinary skill in the art would appreciate, that the point of attachmentof

may be on any available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring I, Ring J, orRing K, including the carbon atom to which Ring I, Ring J, and Ring Kare fused.

Where a point of attachment of —(R)_(m) is depicted on Ring I, Ring J,and Ring K, it is intended, and one of ordinary skill in the art wouldappreciate, that the point of attachment of —(R²)_(m) may be on anyavailable carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring I, Ring J, or Ring K,including the carbon atom to which Ring I, Ring J, and Ring K are fused.

Where a point of attachment of

is depicted on Ring I, Ring J, and Ring K, it is intended, and one ofordinary skill in the art would appreciate, that the point of attachmentof

may be on any available carbon or nitrogen atom on Ring I, Ring J, orRing K, including the carbon atom to which Ring I, Ring J, and Ring Kare fused.

In some embodiments, a compound of formula I-mm above is provided as acompound of formula I-mm′ or formula I-mm″:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:each of CBM, Ring I, Ring J, Ring K, L, R¹, R², X¹, and m is as definedabove.

As described above, in another aspect, the present invention provides acompound of Formula I-nn:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

-   Ring M is selected from

each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently a bivalent moiety selected froma covalent bond, —CH₂—, —CHCF₃—, —SO₂—, —S(O)—, —P(O)R—, —P(O)OR—,—P(O)NR₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

-   each of X³ and X⁵ is independently a bivalent moiety selected from a    covalent bond, —CH₂—, —NR—, —O—, —S—, or —SiR₂—;-   X⁴ is a trivalent moiety selected from

-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are taken together with their        intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partially        unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in        addition to the nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen,        oxygen, and sulfur;-   each R^(3a) is independently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,    —SR, —NR₂, —SiR₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,    —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)N(R)₂,    —OC(O)R, —OC(O)N(R)₂, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂,    —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R,    —NP(O)R₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)NR₂, —N(R)P(O)(NR₂)₂, or    —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   each R⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R,    —S(O)₂R, —NR₂, —P(O)(OR)₂, —P(O)(NR₂)OR, —P(O)(NR₂)₂, —Si(OH)R₂,    —Si(OH)₂R, —SiR₃, or an optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic; or    -   R⁷ and X¹ or X³ are taken together with their intervening atoms        to form a 5-7 membered saturated, partially unsaturated,        carbocyclic ring or heterocyclic ring having 1-3 heteroatoms,        independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or        sulfur;    -   two R⁷ groups on the same carbon are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 3-6 membered spiro fused        ring or a 4-7 membered heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms        independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or        sulfur;    -   two R⁷ groups on adjacent carbon atoms are optionally taken        together with their intervening atoms to form a 3-7 membered        saturated, partially unsaturated, carbocyclic ring or        heterocyclic ring having 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected        from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, or a 7-13        membered saturated, partially unsaturated, bridged heterocyclic        ring, or a spiro heterocyclic ring having 1-3 heteroatoms,        independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or        sulfur;-   Ring D is selected from 6 to 10-membered aryl or heteroaryl    containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,    oxygen, and sulfur, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected    from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, or 5-membered    heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;-   L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched    saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene    units of the chain are independently and optionally replaced with    —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(R)₂—, —CH(R)—, —C(F)₂—, —N(R)—, —S—, —S(O)₂—    or —(C)═CH—;-   n is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and-   q is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

As defined above and described herein, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ isindependently a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,—C(R)₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —CH(R)—, —CH(CF₃)—, —P(O)(OR)—, —P(O)(R)—,—P(O)(NR₂)—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂—, or

In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently a covalentbond. In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently—CH₂—. In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently—CR₂—. In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently—C(O)—. In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently—C(S)—. In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently—CH(R)—. In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently—CH(CF₃)—. In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently—P(O)(OR)—. In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently—P(O)(R)—. In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently—P(O)NR₂—. In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently—S(O)—. In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently—S(O)₂—. In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently

In some embodiments, each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently selectedfrom those depicted in Table 1 below.

As defined above and described herein, X² is a carbon atom, nitrogenatom, or silicon atom.

In some embodiments, X² is a carbon atom. In some embodiments, X² is anitrogen atom. In some embodiments, X² is a silicon atom.

In some embodiments, X² is selected from those depicted in Table 1below.

As defined above and described herein, X³ is a bivalent moiety selectedfrom —CH₂—, —CR₂—, —NR—, —CF₂—, —CHF—, —S—, —CH(R)—, —SiR₂—, or —O—.

In some embodiments, each of X³ and X⁵ is independently —CH₂—. In someembodiments, each of X³ and X⁵ is independently —CR₂—. In someembodiments, each of X³ and X⁵ is independently —NR—. In someembodiments, each of X³ and X⁵ is independently —CF₂—. In someembodiments, each of X³ and X⁵ is independently —CHF—. In someembodiments, each of X³ and X⁵ is independently —S—. In someembodiments, each of X³ and X⁵ is independently —CH(R)—. In someembodiments, each of X³ and X⁵ is independently —SiR₂—. In someembodiments, each of X³ and X⁵ is independently —O—.

In some embodiments, each of X³ and X⁵ is independently selected fromthose depicted in Table 1 below.

As defined above and described herein, X⁴ is a trivalent moiety selectedfrom

In some embodiments, X⁴ is

In some embodiments, X⁴ is

In some embodiments, X⁴ is

In some embodiments, X⁴ is

In some embodiments, X⁴ is

In some embodiments, X⁴ is

In some embodiments, X⁴ is

In some embodiments, X⁴ is selected from those depicted in Table 1below.

As defined above and described herein, R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN,—OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —NR₂, —P(O)(OR)₂, —P(O)(NR₂)OR, —P(O)(NR₂)₂,—Si(OH)₂R, —Si(OH)R₂, —SiR₃, an optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic,or R¹ and X¹ or X⁴ are taken together with their intervening atoms toform a 5-7 membered saturated, partially unsaturated, carbocyclic ringor heterocyclic ring having 1-3 heteroatoms, independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur.

In some embodiments, R¹ is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R¹ is halogen.In some embodiments, R¹ is —CN. In some embodiments, R¹ is —OR. In someembodiments, R¹ is —SR. In some embodiments, R¹ is —S(O)R. In someembodiments, R¹ is —S(O)₂R. In some embodiments, R¹ is —NR₂. In someembodiments, R¹ is —P(O)(OR)₂. In some embodiments, R¹ is —P(O)(NR₂)OR.In some embodiments, R¹ is —P(O)(NR₂)₂. In some embodiments, R¹ is—Si(OH)₂R. In some embodiments, R¹ is —Si(OH)R₂. In some embodiments, R¹is —SiR₃. In some embodiments, R¹ is an optionally substituted C₁₋₄aliphatic. In some embodiments, R¹ and X¹ or X⁴ are taken together withtheir intervening atoms to form a 5-7 membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, carbocyclic ring or heterocyclic ring having 1-3heteroatoms, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur.

In some embodiments, R¹ is selected from those depicted in Table 1below.

As defined above and described herein, each R is independently hydrogen,or an optionally substituted group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl,a 4-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic having1-3 heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, and sulfur, or two R groups on the same nitrogen are takentogether with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, inaddition to the nitrogen, independently selected from boron, nitrogen,oxygen, silicon, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ aliphatic. In some embodiments, R is optionallysubstituted phenyl. In some embodiments, R is optionally substituted 4-7membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, and sulfur. In some embodiments, R is optionally substituted5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independentlyselected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sulfur. In someembodiments, two R groups on the same nitrogen are taken together withtheir intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in addition tothe nitrogen, independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R is selected from those depicted in Table 1 below.

As defined above and described herein, each of R² and R^(3a) isindependently hydrogen, —R, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —Si(OH)₂R,—Si(OH)R₂, —SR, —NR₂, —SiR₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R,—C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)NR₂,—OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂, —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—,—N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R, —NP(O)R₂,—N(R)P(O)(OR)₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)NR₂, —N(R)P(O)(NR₂)₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R.

In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently hydrogen. In someembodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently —R⁶. In some embodiments, R²and R^(3a) is independently halogen. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a)is independently —CN. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —NO₂. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently—OR. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently —Si(OH)₂R. Insome embodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently —Si(OH)R₂. In someembodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently —SR. In some embodiments, R²and R^(3a) is independently —NR₂. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —SiR₃. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently—S(O)₂R. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently —S(O)₂NR₂.In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently —S(O)R. In someembodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently —C(O)R. In some embodiments,R² and R^(3a) is independently —C(O)OR. In some embodiments, R² andR^(3a) is independently —C(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —C(O)N(R)OR. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —OC(O)R. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —OC(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —OP(O)R₂. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —OP(O)(OR)₂. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —OP(O)(OR)NR₂. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —N(R)C(O)OR. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —N(R)C(O)R. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —N(R)C(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —NP(O)R₂. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —N(R)P(O)(OR)₂. In some embodiments, R^(z) and R^(3a) isindependently —N(R)P(O)(OR)NR₂. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —N(R)P(O)(NR₂)₂. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —N(R)S(O)₂R.

In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently —OH. In someembodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently —NH₂. In some embodiments,R² and R^(3a) is independently —CH₂NH₂. In some embodiments, R² andR^(3a) is independently —CH₂NHCOMe. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a)is independently —CH₂NHCONHMe. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —NHCOMe. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —NHCONHEt. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —SiMe₃. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —SiMe₂OH. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —SiMe(OH)₂. In some embodiments R² and R^(3a) isindependently

In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently Br. In someembodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently Cl. In some embodiments, R²and R^(3a) is independently F. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently Me. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently—NHMe. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently —NMe₂. Insome embodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently —NHCO₂Et. In someembodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently —CN. In some embodiments, R²and R^(3a) is independently —CH₂Ph. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a)is independently —NHCO₂tBu. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —CO₂tBu. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) isindependently —OMe. In some embodiments, R² and R^(3a) is independently—CF₃.

In some embodiments, R² or R^(3a) is selected from those depicted inTable 1 below.

As defined above and described herein, R³ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN,—NO₂, —OR, —NR₂, —SR, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,—C(O)NR₂, —C(O)NR(OR), —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(NR₂)₂,—OP(O)(OR)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R,—N(R)S(O)₂NR₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)NR₂, —P(O)(OR)₂,—P(O)(NR₂)OR, —P(O)(NR₂)₂, —Si(OH)₂R, —Si(OH)(R)₂, or —Si(R)₃.

In some embodiments, R³ is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R³ is halogen.In some embodiments, R³ is —CN. In some embodiments, R³ is —NO₂. In someembodiments, R³ is —OR. In some embodiments, R³ is —NR₂. In someembodiments, R³ is —SR. In some embodiments, R³ is —S(O)₂R. In someembodiments, R³ is —S(O)₂NR₂. In some embodiments, R³ is —S(O)R. In someembodiments, R³ is —C(O)R. In some embodiments, R³ is —C(O)OR. In someembodiments, R³ is —C(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, R³ is —C(O)NR(OR). Insome embodiments, R³ is —OC(O)R. In some embodiments, R³ is —OC(O)NR₂.In some embodiments, R³ is —OP(O)(OR)₂. In some embodiments, R³ is—OP(O)(NR₂)₂. In some embodiments, R³ is —OP(O)(OR)NR₂. In someembodiments, R³ is —N(R)C(O)R. In some embodiments, R³ is —N(R)C(O)OR.In some embodiments, R³ is —N(R)C(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, R³ is—N(R)S(O)₂R. In some embodiments, R³ is —N(R)S(O)₂NR₂. In someembodiments, R³ is —N(R)P(O)(OR)₂. In some embodiments, R³ is—N(R)P(O)(OR)NR₂. In some embodiments, R³ is —P(O)(OR)₂. In someembodiments, R³ is —P(O)(NR₂)OR. In some embodiments, R³ is —P(O)(NR₂)₂.In some embodiments, R³ is —Si(OH)₂R. In some embodiments, R³ is—Si(OH)(R)₂. In some embodiments, R³ is —Si(R)₃.

In some embodiments, R³ is methyl. In some embodiments, R³ is —OCH₃. Insome embodiments, R³ is chloro.

In some embodiments, R³ is selected from those depicted in Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, each R⁴ is independentlyhydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂,—S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂,—N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R, —P(O)(OR)₂,—P(O)(NR₂)OR, or —P(O)(NR₂)₂.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R⁴ is —R⁶. Insome embodiments, R⁴ is halogen. In some embodiments, R⁴ is —CN. In someembodiments, R⁴ is —NO₂. In some embodiments, R⁴ is —OR. In someembodiments, R⁴ is —SR. In some embodiments, R⁴ is —NR₂. In someembodiments, R⁴ is —S(O)₂R. In some embodiments, R⁴ is —S(O)₂NR₂. Insome embodiments, R⁴ is —S(O)R. In some embodiments, R⁴ is —C(O)R. Insome embodiments, R⁴ is —C(O)OR. In some embodiments, R⁴ is —C(O)NR₂. Insome embodiments, R⁴ is —C(O)N(R)OR. In some embodiments, R⁴ is —OC(O)R.In some embodiments, R⁴ is —OC(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, R⁴ is—N(R)C(O)OR. In some embodiments, R⁴ is —N(R)C(O)R. In some embodiments,R⁴ is —N(R)C(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, R⁴ is —N(R)S(O)₂R. In someembodiments, R⁴ is —P(O)(OR)₂. In some embodiments, R⁴ is —P(O)(NR₂)OR.In some embodiments, R⁴ is —P(O)(NR₂)₂.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is methyl. In some embodiments, R⁴ is ethyl. Insome embodiments, R⁴ is cyclopropyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from those depicted in Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, R⁵ is hydrogen, an optionallysubstitute C₁₋₄ aliphatic, or —CN.

In some embodiments, R⁵ is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R⁵ is anoptionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic. In some embodiments, R⁵ is —CN.

In some embodiments, R⁵ is selected from those depicted in Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, each R⁶ is independently anoptionally substituted group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R⁶ is an optionally substituted C₁₋₆ aliphatic. Insome embodiments, R⁶ is an optionally substituted phenyl. In someembodiments, R⁶ is an optionally substituted 4-7 membered saturated orpartially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-3 heteroatomsindependently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, andsulfur. In some embodiments, R⁶ is an optionally substituted 5-6membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R⁶ is selected from those depicted in Table 1.

As defined generally above, each R⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen,—CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —N(R)₂, —P(O)(R)₂, —P(O)(OR)₂,—P(O)(NR₂)OR, —P(O)(NR₂)₂, —Si(OH)R₂, —Si(OH)₂R, —SiR₃, or an optionallysubstituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic, or R¹ and X¹ or X³ are taken together withtheir intervening atoms to form a 5-7 membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, carbocyclic ring or heterocyclic ring having 1-3heteroatoms, independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, or sulfur, or two R⁷ groups on the same carbon are optionallytaken together with their intervening atoms to form a 3-6 membered spirofused ring or a 4-7 membered heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatomsindependently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur,or two R⁷ groups on adjacent carbon atoms are optionally taken togetherwith their intervening atoms to form a 3-7 membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, carbocyclic ring or heterocyclic ring having 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, or sulfur, or a 7-13 membered saturated, partially unsaturated,bridged heterocyclic ring, or a spiro heterocyclic ring having 1-3heteroatoms, independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, or sulfur.

In some embodiments, R⁷ is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R⁷ is halogen.In some embodiments, R⁷ is —CN. In some embodiments, R⁷ is —OR. In someembodiments, R⁷ is —SR. In some embodiments, R⁷ is —S(O)R. In someembodiments, R⁷ is —S(O)₂R. In some embodiments, R⁷ is —NR₂. In someembodiments, R⁷ is —Si(R)₃. In some embodiments, R⁷ is —P(O)(R)₂. Insome embodiments, R⁷ is —P(O)(OR)₂. In some embodiments, R⁷ is—P(O)(NR₂)OR. In some embodiments, R⁷ is —P(O)(NR₂)₂. In someembodiments, R⁷ is —Si(OH)R₂. In some embodiments, R⁷ is —Si(OH)₂R. Insome embodiments, R⁷ is an optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic. Insome embodiments, R⁷ and X¹ or X³ are taken together with theirintervening atoms to form a 5-7 membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, carbocyclic ring or heterocyclic ring having 1-3heteroatoms, independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, or sulfur. In some embodiments, two R⁷ groups on the samecarbon are optionally taken together with their intervening atoms toform a 3-6 membered spiro fused ring or a 4-7 membered heterocyclic ringhaving 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen,oxygen, silicon, or sulfur. In some embodiments, two R⁷ groups onadjacent carbon atoms are optionally taken together with theirintervening atoms to form a 3-7 membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, carbocyclic ring or heterocyclic ring having 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, or sulfur. In some embodiments, two R⁷ groups on adjacentcarbon atoms are optionally taken together with their intervening atomsto form a 7-13 membered saturated, partially unsaturated, bridgedheterocyclic ring, or a spiro heterocyclic ring having 1-3 heteroatoms,independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur.

In some embodiments, R⁷ is selected from hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR,—NR₂, or C₁₋₄ alkyl. In some embodiments, R⁷ is selected from hydrogen,halogen, —CN, or C₁₋₄ alkyl. In some embodiments, R⁷ is fluoro. In someembodiments, two R⁷ groups on the same carbon are optionally takentogether with their intervening atoms to form a 3- or 4-membered spirofused ring.

In some embodiments, R⁷ is selected from those depicted in Table 1below.

As defined above and described herein, Ring A is a bi- or tricyclic ringselected from

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In some embodiments, Ring A is selected from those depicted in Table 1below.

As defined above and described herein, Ring B is a fused ring selectedfrom 6-membered aryl, 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, 5 to 7-memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatomsindependently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur,or 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;

In some embodiments, Ring B is a fused 6-membered aryl. In someembodiments, Ring B is a fused 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1-4heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur. Insome embodiments, Ring B is a fused 5 to 7-membered saturated orpartially unsaturated carbocyclyl. In some embodiments, Ring B is fused5 to 7-membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclyl with 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, or sulfur. In some embodiments, Ring B is fused 5-memberedheteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from boron,nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur.

In some embodiments, Ring B is

In some embodiments, Ring B is

In some embodiments, Ring B is

In some embodiments, Ring B is selected from those depicted in Table 1below.

As defined above and described herein, Ring C is a mono- or bicyclicring selected from

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is

In some embodiments, Ring C is a mono- or bicyclic ring selected from

In some embodiments, Ring C is selected from those depicted in Table 1below.

As defined above and described herein, Ring D is a ring selected from 6to 10-membered aryl or heteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, 5 to 7-memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatomsindependently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur,or 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;

In some embodiments, Ring D is a 6 to 10-membered aryl. In someembodiments, Ring D is a 6 to 10-membered heteroaryl containing 1-4heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur. Insome embodiments, Ring D is a 5 to 7-membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated carbocyclyl. In some embodiments, Ring D is 5 to 7-memberedsaturated or partially saturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatomsindependently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur.In some embodiments, Ring D is 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-4heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, or sulfur.

In some embodiments, Ring D phenyl. In some embodiments, Ring D pyridyl.In some embodiments, Ring D is isoquinoline. In some embodiments, Ring Dis imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine.

In some embodiments, Ring D is selected from those depicted in Table 1below.

As defined above and described herein, each of Ring E, Ring F, and RingG is independently a fused ring selected from 6-membered aryl,6-membered heteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, or 5-memberedheteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen or sulfur, wherein Ring E, Ring F, and Ring G is independentlyand optionally substituted with 1-2 oxo groups.

In some embodiments, each of Ring E, Ring F, and Ring G is independentlya fused ring selected from 6-membered aryl. In some embodiments, each ofRing E, Ring F, and Ring G is independently a fused ring selected from6-membered heteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur. In some embodiments, each of Ring E,Ring F, and Ring G is independently a fused ring selected from a 5 to7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl. In someembodiments, each of Ring E, Ring F, and Ring G is independently a fusedring selected from a 5 to 7-membered saturated or partially unsaturatedheterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected from boron,nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur. In some embodiments, each of RingE, Ring F, and Ring G is independently a fused ring selected from a5-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen or sulfur. In some embodiments, Ring E, Ring F, andRing G is independently and optionally substituted with 1-2 oxo groups.

In some embodiments, Ring F is

In some embodiments, each of Ring E and Ring G is independently

In some embodiments, each of Ring E and Ring G is independently

In some embodiments, each of Ring E and Ring G is independently N

In some embodiments, each of Ring E and Ring G is independently

In some embodiments, each of Ring E and Ring G is independently

In some embodiments, Ring E, Ring F, and Ring G is

In some embodiments, Ring E, Ring F, and Ring G is

In some embodiments, Ring E, Ring F, and Ring G is

In some embodiments, Ring E, Ring F, and Ring G is selected from thosedepicted in Table 1, below.

As defined above and described herein, Ring H is a ring selected from a7-9 membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl orheterocyclyl ring with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected fromboron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, wherein Ring E isoptionally further substituted with 1-2 oxo groups.

In some embodiments, Ring H is a ring selected from a 7-9 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl ring with1-3 heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, or sulfur, wherein Ring H is optionally further substitutedwith 1-2 oxo groups.

As defined above and described herein, each of Ring I and Ring J isindependently a fused ring selected from 6-membered aryl, 6-memberedheteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, or 5-memberedheteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen or sulfur

In some embodiments, each of Ring I and Ring J is independently a6-membered aryl. In some embodiments, each of Ring I and Ring J isindependently a 6-membered heteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur. In someembodiments, each of Ring I and Ring J is independently a 5 to7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl. In someembodiments, each of Ring I and Ring J is independently a 5 to7-membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, or sulfur. In some embodiments, each of Ring I and Ring J isindependently a 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-3 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur.

In some embodiments, Ring I and Ring J is selected from those depictedin Table 1, below.

As defined above and described herein, Ring K is a fused ring selectedfrom a 7-12 membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl orheterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected from boron,nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur, wherein Ring H is optionallyfurther substituted with 1-2 oxo groups.

In some embodiments, Ring K is a fused ring selected from a 7-12membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl. In someembodiments, Ring K is a 7-12 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated heterocyclyl ring with 1-3 heteroatoms independentlyselected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, or sulfur. In someembodiments, Ring K is optionally further substituted with 1-2 oxogroups.

In some embodiments, Ring K is selected from those depicted in Table 1below.

As defined above and described herein, Ring M is selected from

In some embodiments, Ring M is

In some embodiments, Ring M is

In some embodiments, Ring M is

In some embodiments, Ring M is

In some embodiments, Ring M is

In some embodiments, Ring M is

In some embodiments, Ring M is

In some embodiments, Ring M is

In some embodiments, Ring M is

In some embodiments, Ring M is

In some embodiments, Ring M is

In some embodiments, Ring M is selected from those depicted in Table 1below.

As defined above and described here, L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃bivalent straight or branched saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chainwherein 1-2 methylene units of the chain are independently andoptionally replaced with —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(R)₂—, —CH(R)—, —C(F)₂—,—N(R)—, —S—, —S(O)₂— or —(C)═CH—;

In some embodiments, L¹ is a covalent bond. In some embodiments, L¹ is aC₁₋₃ aliphatic. In some embodiments, L¹ is —CH₂—. In some embodiments,L¹ is —C(D)(H)—. In some embodiments, L¹ is —C(D)₂-. In someembodiments, L¹ is —CH₂CH₂—. In some embodiments, L¹ is —NR—. In someembodiments, L¹ is —CH₂NR—. In some embodiments, L¹ is or —O—. In someembodiments, L¹ is —CH₂O—. In some embodiments, L¹ is —S—. In someembodiments, L¹ is —OC(O)—. In some embodiments, L¹ is —C(O)O—. In someembodiments, L¹ is —C(O)—. In some embodiments, L¹ is —S(O)—. In someembodiments, L¹ is —S(O)₂—. In some embodiments, L¹ is —NRS(O)₂—. Insome embodiments, L¹ is —S(O)₂NR—. In some embodiments, L¹ is —NRC(O)—.In some embodiments, L¹ is —C(O)NR—.

In some embodiments, Ring L¹ is selected from those depicted in Table 1below.

As defined above and described herein,

is a single or double bond.

In some embodiments,

is a single bond. In some embodiments,

is a double bond.

In some embodiments,

is selected from those depicted in Table 1 below.

As defined above and described herein, m is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16.

In some embodiments, m is 0. In some embodiments, m is 1. In someembodiments, m is 2. In some embodiments, m is 3. In some embodiments, mis 4. In some embodiments, m is 5. In some embodiments, m is 6. In someembodiments, m is 7. In some embodiments, m is 8. In some embodiments, mis 9. In some embodiments, m is 10. In some embodiments, m is 11. Insome embodiments, m is 12. In some embodiments, m is 13. In someembodiments, m is 14. In some embodiments, m is 15. In some embodiments,m is 16.

In some embodiments, m is selected from those depicted in Table 1 below.

As defined above and described herein, n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.

In some embodiments, n is 0. In some embodiments, n is 1. In someembodiments, n is 2. In some embodiments, n is 3. In some embodiments, nis 4.

In some embodiments, n is selected from those depicted in Table 1 below.

As defined above and described herein, p is 0 or 1.

In some embodiments, p is 0. In some embodiments, p is 1.

In some embodiments, p is selected from those depicted in Table 1 below.

As defined above and described herein, q is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.

In some embodiments, q is 0. In some embodiments, q is 1. In someembodiments, q is 2. In some embodiments, q is 3. In some embodiments, qis 4.

In some embodiments, q is selected from those depicted in Table 1 below.

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is selected from those in Table 1 below.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-a, wherein LBM is

from formula I-aa, to provide a compound of formula I-a-1:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X¹, X²,X³, R^(a), R^(b), R¹, R², R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L¹, L^(x), RingA, Ring W, Ring X, Ring Y, Ring Z, m, v, w, x, y, and z is as definedabove and described in embodiments herein, both singly and incombination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-a-1, wherein X² is a carbon atom, X³ is —CH₂—, L¹ is acovalent bond, Ring W is cyclopentyl, and Ring X is pyrrazolyl as shown,to provide a compound of formula I-a-2:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X¹,R^(a), R^(b), R¹, R², R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L^(x), Ring A, RingY, Ring Z, m, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above and described inembodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-a, wherein LBM is

from formula I-nn, to provide a compound of formula I-a-3:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R^(a),R^(b), R^(3a), R⁷, R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L¹, L^(x), Ring D,Ring M, Ring W, Ring X, Ring Y, Ring Z, n, q, v, w, x, y, and z is asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, both singly and incombination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-a-3, wherein Ring M is

L¹ is a covalent bond, Ring W is cyclopentyl, and Ring X is pyrrazolylas shown, to provide a compound of formula I-a-4:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R^(a),R^(b), R^(3a), R⁷, R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L^(x), Ring D, Ring Y,Ring Z, n, q, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above and described inembodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-b, wherein LBM is

from formula I-aa, to provide a compound of formula I-b-1:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X¹, X²,X³, R¹, R², R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L¹, L^(x), Ring A, Ring W,Ring X, Ring Y, Ring Z, m, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above anddescribed in embodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-b-1, wherein X² is a carbon atom, X³ is —CH₂—, L¹ is acovalent bond, and Ring X is pyrimidinyl as shown, to provide a compoundof formula I-b-2:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X¹,R^(a), R^(b), R¹, R², R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L^(x), Ring A, RingY, Ring Z, m, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above and described inembodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-b-1, wherein X² is a carbon atom, X³ is —CH₂—, L¹ is acovalent bond, Ring W is 2-pyrrolidonyl, and Ring X is pyrimidinyl asshown, to provide a compound of formula I-b-3:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X¹,R^(a), R^(b), R¹, R², R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L^(x), Ring A, RingY, Ring Z, m, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above and described inembodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-b-1, wherein X² is a carbon atom, X³ is —CH₂—, L¹ is acovalent bond, Ring W is 2-pyrrolidonyl, and Ring X is pyrimidinyl asshown, to provide a compound of formula I-b-4:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X¹,R^(a), R^(b), R¹, R², R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L^(x), Ring A, RingY, Ring Z, m, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above and described inembodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-b, wherein LBM is

from formula I-nn, to provide a compound of formula I-b-5:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R^(3a),R⁷, R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L¹, L^(x), Ring D, Ring M, Ring W,Ring X, Ring Y, Ring Z, n, q, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above anddescribed in embodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-b-5, wherein Ring M is

L¹ is a covalent bond, and Ring X is pyrimidinyl as shown, to provide acompound of formula I-b-6:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R^(3a),R⁷, R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L^(x), Ring D, Ring W, Ring Y, RingZ, n, q, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above and described inembodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-b-5, wherein Ring M is

L¹ is a covalent bond, Ring W is 2-pyridonyl, and Ring X is pyrimidinylas shown, to provide a compound of formula I-b-7:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R^(3a),R⁷, R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L^(x), Ring D, Ring Y, Ring Z, n, q,v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above and described in embodimentsherein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-b-5, wherein Ring M is

L¹ is a covalent bond, Ring W is 2-pyrrolidonyl, and Ring X ispyrimidinyl as shown, to provide a compound of formula I-b-8:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R^(3a),R⁷, R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L^(x), Ring D, Ring Y, Ring Z, n, q,v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above and described in embodimentsherein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-c, wherein LBM is

from formula I-aa, to provide a compound of formula I-c-1:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X¹, X²,X³, R¹, R², R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L¹, L^(x), Ring A, Ring W,Ring X, Ring Y, Ring Z, m, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above anddescribed in embodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-c-1, wherein X² is a carbon atom, X³ is —CH₂—, L¹ is acovalent bond, Ring W is phenyl, and Ring X is pyrimidinyl as shown, toprovide a compound of formula I-c-2:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X¹, R¹,R², R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L^(x), Ring A, Ring Y, Ring Z, m, v,w, x, y, and z is as defined above and described in embodiments herein,both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-c, wherein LBM is

from formula I-nn, to provide a compound of formula I-c-3:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R^(3a),R⁷, R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L¹, L^(x), Ring D, Ring M, Ring W,Ring X, Ring Y, Ring Z, n, q, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above anddescribed in embodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-c-3, wherein Ring M is

L¹ is a covalent bond, Ring W is phenyl, and Ring X is pyrimidinyl asshown, to provide a compound of formula I-c-4:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R^(3a),R⁷, R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L^(x), Ring D, Ring Y, Ring Z, n, q,v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above and described in embodimentsherein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-e, wherein LBM is

from formula I-aa, to provide a compound of formula I-e-1:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X¹, X²,X³, R¹, R², R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L¹, L^(x), L, Ring A, Ring W,Ring X, Ring Y, Ring Z, m, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above anddescribed in embodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-e-1, wherein X² is a carbon atom, X³ is —CH₂—, L¹ is acovalent bond, and Ring X is pyrimidinyl as shown, to provide a compoundof formula I-e-2:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of X¹, R¹,R², R^(w), R^(X), R^(y), R^(z), L, L^(x), L^(y), Ring A, Ring Y, Ring Z,m, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above and described in embodimentsherein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-e, wherein LBM is

from formula I-nn, to provide a compound of formula I-e-3:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R^(3a),R⁷, R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, L L^(x), L^(y), Ring D, Ring M, RingW, Ring X, Ring Y, Ring Z, n, q, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined aboveand described in embodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I-e-3, wherein Ring M is

L¹ is a covalent bond, and Ring X is pyrimidinyl as shown, to provide acompound of formula I-e-4:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of R^(3a),R⁷, R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), R^(z), L, LU, L, Ring D, Ring W, Ring Y, RingZ, n, q, v, w, x, y, and z is as defined above and described inembodiments herein, both singly and in combination.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-oo-1, I-oo-2 I-oo-3,I-oo-4, I-oo-5, I-oo-6, I-oo-7, I-oo-8, I-oo-9, or I-oo-10 respectively:

or a compound of formula I-oo′-1, I-oo′-2, I-oo′-3, I-oo′-4, I-oo′-5,I-oo′-6, I-oo′-7, I-oo′-8, I-oo′-9, or I-oo′-10 respectively:

or a compound of formula I-oo″-1, I-oo″-2, I-oo″-3, I-oo″-4, I-oo″-5,I-oo″-6, I-oo″-7, I-oo″-8, I-oo″-9, or I-oo″-10 respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables

X, X₁, X₂, Y, R₁, R₃, R₃′, R₄, R₅, t, m and n is as defined anddescribed in WO 2017/007612 and US 2018/0134684, the entirety of each ofwhich is herein incorporated by reference.

Accordingly in some embodiments, the present invention provides acompound of formula I-oo-1, I-oo-2, I-oo-3, I-oo-4, I-oo-5, I-oo-6,I-oo-7, I-oo-8, I-oo-9, I-oo-10, I-oo′-1, I-oo′-2, I-oo′-3, I-oo′-4,I-oo′-5, I-oo′-6, I-oo′-7, I-oo′-8, I-oo′-9, I-oo′-10, I-oo″-1, I-oo″-2,I-oo″-3, I-oo″-4, I-oo″-5, I-oo″-6, I-oo″-7, I-oo″-8, I-oo″-9, orI-oo″-10, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

is

-   Y is a bond, Y₁, O, NH, NR₂, C(O)O, OC(O), C(O)NR₂′, NR₂′C(O), Y₁—O,    Y₁—NH, Y₁—NR₂, Y₁—C(O), Y₁—C(O)O, Y₁—OC(O), Y₁—C(O)NR₂′, or    Y₁—NR₂′C(O), wherein Y₁ is C₁-C₆ alkylene, C₂-C₆ alkenylene, or    C₂-C₆ alkynylene;-   X is C(O) or C(R³)₂;-   X₁—X₂ is C(R₃)═N or C(R³)₂—C(R³)₂;-   each R₁ is independently halogen, nitro, NH₂, OH, C(O)OH, C₁-C₆    alkyl, or C₁-C₆ alkoxy;-   R₂ is C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, 3- to 8-membered    heterocycloalkyl, C(O)—C₁-C₆ alkyl, C(O)—C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C(O)—C₃-C₈    cycloalkyl, or C(O)-3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, and R₂ is    optionally substituted with one or more of halogen, N(R_(a))₂,    NHC(O)R_(a), NHC(O)OR_(a), OR_(b), C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, 3- to    8-membered heterocycloalkyl, C₆-C₁₀ aryl, or 5- to 10-membered    heteroaryl, wherein each of the C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, 3- to 8-membered    heterocycloalkyl, C₆-C₁₀ aryl or 5- to 10-membered heteroaryl is    optionally further substituted with one or more of halogen, NH₂, CN,    nitro, OH, C(O)OH, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ haloalkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, or    C₁-C₆ haloalkoxy;-   R₂′ is H, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, or 3- to    8-membered heterocycloalkyl, and R₂′, when not being H, is    optionally substituted with one or more of halogen, N(R_(a))₂,    NHC(O)R_(a), NHC(O)OR_(a), OR_(b), C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, 3- to    8-membered heterocycloalkyl, C₆-C₁₀ aryl, or 5- to 10-membered    heteroaryl, wherein each of the C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, 3- to 8-membered    heterocycloalkyl, C₆-C₁₀ aryl or 5- to 10-membered heteroaryl is    optionally further substituted with one or more of halogen, NH₂, CN,    nitro, OH, C(O)OH, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ haloalkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, or    C₁-C₆ haloalkoxy;-   each R₃ is independently H or C₁-C₃ alkyl optionally substituted    with C₆-C₁₀ aryl or 5- to 10-membered heteroaryl;-   each R₃′ is independently C₁-C₃ alkyl;-   each R₄ is independently H or C₁-C₃ alkyl; or two R₄, together with    the carbon atom to which they are attached, form C(O), a C₃-C₆    carbocycle, or a 4-, 5-, or 6-membered heterocycle comprising 1 or 2    heteroatoms selected from N and O;-   R₅ is H, C₁-C₃ alkyl, F, or Cl;-   each R_(a) independently is H or C₁-C₆ alkyl;-   R_(b) is H or tosyl;-   t is 0 or 1;-   m is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and-   n is 0, 1 or 2.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-pp-1, I-pp-2, I-pp-3,I-pp-4, I-pp-5, or I-pp-6 respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables A, G, G′, Q₁, Q₂, Q₃, Q₄, R, R′, W, X, Y, Z,

, and n is as defined and described in WO 2016/197114 and US2018/0147202, the entirety of each of which is herein incorporated byreference.

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is selected from those in Table 1 below.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-qq-1, I-qq-2, or I-qq-3respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described herein, and wherein each of the variablesR¹, R², R⁴, R⁵, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R¹⁴, R¹⁷, W¹, W², X,

, and n is as defined in WO 2017/197051 which is herein incorporated byreference in its entirety and wherein

is attached to R¹, the ring formed by combining R¹ and R², or R¹⁷ at thesite of attachment of R² as defined in WO 2017/197051 such that

takes the place of the R¹² substituent.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-rr-1, I-rr-2, I-rr-3, orI-rr-4, respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described herein, and wherein each of the variablesR¹, R⁴, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R¹⁴, R¹⁶, W¹, W², X,

, and n is as defined in WO 2018/237026, the entirety of each of whichis herein incorporated by reference, and wherein

is attached to R¹ or R¹⁶ at the site of attachment of R¹² as defined inWO 2018/237026, such that

takes the place of the R¹² substituent.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-ss-1 or I-ss-3,respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described herein, and wherein each of the variablesR¹, R¹⁴, and R¹⁶ is as defined in WO 2018/237026, the entirety of eachof which is herein incorporated by reference, and wherein

is attached to R¹ or R¹⁶ at the site of attachment of R¹² as defined inWO 2018/237026, such that

takes the place of the R¹² substituent.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-tt-1, I-tt-2, I-tt-3,I-tt-4, I-tt-5, I-tt-6, I-tt-7, or I-tt-8:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables Ar, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, A, L, x, y, and

is as described and defined in WO 2017/161119, the entirety of each ofwhich is herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-uu:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables A, B, C, W, X, Y, and Z is as described and defined inU.S. Pat. No. 5,721,246, the entirety of each of which is hereinincorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-vv:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R₁, R₂, and n is as described and defined in WO2019/043214, the entirety of each of which is herein incorporated byreference.

In some embodiments, LBM is a IAP E3 Ubiquitin ligase binding moietyrecited in Varfolomeev, E. et al., IAP Antagonists InduceAutoubiquitination of c-IAPs, NF-κB activation, and TNFα-DependentApoptosis, Cell, 2007, 131(4): 669-81, such as, for example:

wherein

is attached to a modifiable carbon, oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur atom.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is a VHL E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moietythereby forming a compound of formula I-ww-1, I-ww-2, I-ww-3, I-ww-4, orI-ww-5 respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R^(1′), R^(2′), R^(3′), X, and X′ is as defined anddescribed in WO 2013/106643 and US 2014/0356322, the entirety of each ofwhich is herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is a VHL E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moietythereby forming a compound of formula I-xx-1, I-xx-2, I-xx-3, I-xx-4,I-xx-5 or I-xx-6 respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R^(1′), R^(2′), R^(3′), R₅, R₆, R₇, R₉, R₁₀, R₁₁, R₁₄,R₁₅, R₁₆, R₁₇, R₂₃, R₂₅, E, G, M, X, X′, Y, Z₁, Z₂, Z₃, Z₄, and o is asdefined and described in WO 2016/149668 and US 2016/0272639, theentirety of each of which is herein incorporated by reference.

As used herein, depiction of brackets around any LBM

means that the

moiety is covalently attached to said LBM at any available modifiablecarbon, nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur atom. For purposes of clarity and byway of example, such available modifiable carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, orsulfur atoms in the following LBM compound structure are depicted below,wherein each wavy bond defines the point of attachment to said

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is a VHL E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moietythereby forming a compound of formula I-yy-1, I-yy-2, or I-yy-3respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R^(p), R₉, R₁₀, R₁₁, R_(14a), R_(14b), R₁₅, R₁₆, W³, W⁴,W⁵, X¹, X², and o is as defined and described in WO 2016/118666 and US2016/0214972, the entirety of each of which is herein incorporated byreference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is a CRBN or VHL E3 ubiquitin ligase bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-zz-1, I-zz-2, I-zz-3,I-zz-4, I-zz-5, I-zz-6, or I-zz-7 respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables A¹, A², A³, R⁵, G and Z is as defined and described in WO2017/176958.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is a CRBN E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moietythereby forming a compound of formula I-zz′-1, I-zz″-1, I-zz′-2,I-zz′-2, I-zz′-3, I-zz″-3, I-zz′-4, I-zz″-4, I-zz′-7 or I-zz″-7respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables A¹, A², A³, R⁵, G and Z is as defined and described in WO2017/176958, the entirety of which is herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is a MDM2 (i.e. human double minute 2 or HDM2) E3ligase binding moiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-aaa-1,I-aaa-2, I-aaa-3, I-aaa-4, I-aaa-5, I-aaa-6, I-aaa-7, I-aaa-8, I-aaa-9,I-aaa-10, I-aaa-11, I-aaa-12, I-aaa-13, I-aaa-14, I-aaa-15, I-aaa-16,I-aaa-17, or I-aaa-18 respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆, R₇, R₈, R₉, R₁₀, R₁₁, R₁₂, R₁₃,R₁₄, R₁₅, R₁₆, R₁₇, R₁₈, R₁₉, R₂₀, R₂₁, R₂₂, R₂₃, R₂₄, R₂₅, R₂₆, R₂₇,R₂₈, R_(1′), R_(2′), R_(3′), R_(4′), R_(5′), R_(6′), R_(7′), R_(8′),R_(9′), R^(10′), R_(11′), R_(12′), R_(1″), A, A′, A″, X, Y, and Z is asdefined and described in WO 2017/011371 and US 2017/0008904, theentirety of each of which is herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is a MDM2 (i.e. human double minute 2 or HDM2) E3ligase binding moiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-aaa-19,I-aaa-20, or I-aaa-21 respectively

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of thevariables R^(12c), R^(12d), R¹³, R¹⁷, R^(18b), R^(18c), R^(18d), A⁵, A⁶,A⁷, Q¹, and Ar is as defined and described in WO 2017/176957 andUS2019/127387.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an IAP E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moietythereby forming a compound of formula I-bbb-1, I-bbb-2, I-bbb-3, orI-bbb-4 respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, and R⁷, is as defined anddescribed in WO 2017/011590 and US 2017/0037004, the entirety of each ofwhich is herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety, a DCAF15 E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moiety, or a VHL E3ubiquitin ligase binding moiety; thereby forming a compound of formulaI-ccc-1, I-ccc-2, or I-ccc-3:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM is asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein:

-   each of X¹, X^(2a), and X^(3a) is independently a bivalent moiety    selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or;

-   each of X⁴a and X^(1a) is independently a bivalent moiety selected    from —CH₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

-   R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —NR₂, or an    optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic;-   each of R², R^(3b), and R^(4a) is independently hydrogen, —R⁶,    halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R,    —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂,    —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R;-   R^(5a) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆ aliphatic;-   each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected    from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered    heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;-   Ring A^(a) is a fused ring selected from 6-membered aryl containing    0-2 nitrogen atoms, 5 to 7-membered partially saturated carbocyclyl,    5 to 7-membered partially saturated heterocyclyl with 1-2    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur,    or 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected    from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;-   Ring B^(a) is selected from 6-membered aryl containing 0-2 nitrogen    atoms or a 8-10 membered bicyclic heteroaryl having 1-5 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur;-   Ring C^(a) is a selected from 6-membered aryl containing 0-2    nitrogen atoms or a 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-3 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur;-   m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;-   is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;-   q is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; and-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen, independently selected        from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I-ccc-1, wherein LBM is an E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon)binding moiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-ccc′-1 orI-ccc″-1:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein CBM, L, RingA^(a), X¹, X^(2a), X^(3a), R¹, R² and m are as described above.

As defined above and described herein, each of X¹, X^(2a), and X^(3a) isindependently a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—,—C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

In some embodiments, X¹ is a covalent bond, —CH₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

In some embodiments, X¹ is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

In some embodiments, X^(2a) is a covalent bond, —CH₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—,or

In some embodiments, X^(2a) is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

In some embodiments, X^(3a) is a covalent bond, —CH₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—,or

In some embodiments, X^(3a) is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

As defined above and described herein, each of X⁴ and X⁵ isindependently a bivalent moiety selected from —CH₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

In some embodiments, X^(4a) is —CH₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

In some embodiments, X^(4a) is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

In some embodiments, X^(5a) is —CH₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

In some embodiments, X^(5a) is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

As defined above and described herein, R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN,—OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —NR₂, or an optionally substituted C₁₋₄aliphatic.

In some embodiments, R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R,—S(O)₂R, —NR₂, or an optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic.

In some embodiments, R¹ is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

As defined above and described herein, each of R², R^(3b), and R^(4a) isindependently hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂,—S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR,—OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, or—N(R)S(O)₂R.

In some embodiments, R² is hydrogen, —R, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR,—NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂,—C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂,or —N(R)S(O)₂R.

In some embodiments, R² is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

In some embodiments, R^(3b) is hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,—SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂,—C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂,or —N(R)S(O)₂R.

In some embodiments, R^(3b) is methyl.

In some embodiments, R^(3b) is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

In some embodiments, R^(4a) is hydrogen, —R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR,—SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂,—C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂,or —N(R)S(O)₂R.

In some embodiments, R^(4a) is methyl.

In some embodiments, R^(4a) is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

As defined above and described herein, R^(a) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆aliphatic.

In some embodiments, R^(5a) is t-butyl.

In some embodiments, R^(5a) is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

As defined above and described herein, each R⁶ is independently anoptionally substituted group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur,and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R⁶ is an optionally substituted C₁₋₆ aliphaticgroup. In some embodiments, R⁶ is an optionally substituted phenyl. Insome embodiments, R⁶ is an optionally substituted 4-7 membered saturatedor partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In someembodiments, R⁶ is an optionally substituted 5-6 membered heteroarylring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R⁶ is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

As defined above and described herein, Ring A^(a) is a fused ringselected from 6-membered aryl containing 0-2 nitrogen atoms, 5 to7-membered partially saturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered partiallysaturated heterocyclyl with 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen or sulfur, or 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur.

In some embodiments Ring A^(a) is a fused 6-membered aryl containing 0-2nitrogen atoms. In some embodiments Ring A^(a) is a fused 5 to7-membered partially saturated carbocyclyl. In some embodiments RingA^(a) is a fused 5 to 7-membered partially saturated heterocyclyl with1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur.In some embodiments Ring A^(a) is a fused 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur.

In some embodiments, Ring A^(a) is a fused phenyl.

In some embodiments, Ring A^(a) is selected from those depicted in Table1, below.

As defined above and described herein, Ring B^(a) is selected from6-membered aryl containing 0-2 nitrogen atoms or a 8-10 memberedbicyclic heteroaryl having 1-5 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur.

In some embodiments, Ring B^(a) is a 6-membered aryl containing 0-2nitrogen atoms. In some embodiments, Ring B^(a) is a 8-10 memberedbicyclic heteroaryl having 1-5 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur.

In some embodiments, Ring B^(a) is

In some embodiments, Ring B^(a) is selected from those depicted in Table1, below.

As defined above and described herein, Ring C^(a) is selected from6-membered aryl containing 0-2 nitrogen atoms or a 5-membered heteroarylwith 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen orsulfur.

In some embodiments, Ring C^(a) is a 6-membered aryl containing 0-2nitrogen atoms. In some embodiments, Ring C^(a) is a 5-memberedheteroaryl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen or sulfur.

In some embodiments, Ring C^(a) is

In some embodiments, Ring C^(a) is selected from those depicted in Table1, below.

As defined above and described herein, m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.

In some embodiments, m is 0. In some embodiments, m is 1. In someembodiments, m is 2. In some embodiments, m is 3. In some embodiments, mis 4.

In some embodiments, m is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

In some embodiments, o is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

As defined above and described herein, o is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.

In some embodiments, o is 0. In some embodiments, o is 1. In someembodiments, o is 2. In some embodiments, o is 3. In some embodiments, ois 4.

In some embodiments, o is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

As defined above and described herein, q is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.

In some embodiments, q is 0. In some embodiments, q is 1. In someembodiments, q is 2. In some embodiments, q is 3. In some embodiments, qis 4.

In some embodiments, q is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

As defined above and described herein, each R is independently hydrogen,or an optionally substituted group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl,a 4-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic having1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or: two Rgroups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together with theirintervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in addition tothe nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R is phenyl. Insome embodiments, R is a 4-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedheterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, R is a 5-6 memberedheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, two R groups on thesame nitrogen are optionally taken together with their intervening atomsto form a 4-7 membered saturated, partially unsaturated, or heteroarylring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen, independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a VHL binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-ddd:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R₉, R₁₀, R¹¹, R_(14a), and R₁₅ is as described and definedin WO 2017/030814, WO 2016/118666, and US 2017/0327469, the entirety ofeach of which is herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a VHL binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-eee-1 or I-eee-2:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables X, W, R₉, R₁₀, R₁₁, R_(14a), and R_(14b), R₁₅, R¹⁶, and ois as described and defined in WO 2017/030814, WO 2016/118666, and US2017/0327469, the entirety of each of which is herein incorporated byreference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is an IAP binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-fff:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables W, Y, Z, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, and R is as described and definedin WO 2014/044622, US 2015/0225449. WO 2015/071393, and US 2016/0272596,the entirety of each of which is herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a MDM2 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-ggg:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, as described anddefined in Hines, J. et al., Cancer Res. (DOI:10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-18-2918), the entirety of each of which is hereinincorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a DCAF16 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-hhh:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, as described anddefined in Zhang, X. et al., bioRxiv (doi:https://doi.org/10.1101/443804), the entirety of each of which is hereinincorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a RNF114 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-iii:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, as described anddefined in Spradin, J. N. et al., bioRxiv (doi:https://doi.org/10.1101/436998), the entirety of each of which is hereinincorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a RNF4 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-jjj:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, as described anddefined in Ward, C. C., et al., bioRxiv (doi: https://doi.org%/10.1101/439125), the entirety of each of which is herein incorporatedby reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a VHL binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-nnn-1 or I-nnn-2:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R², R³, X, and Y is as defined and described in WO2019/084026, the entirety of each of which is herein incorporated byreference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a VHL binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-ooo-1 or I-ooo-2:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R³, and Y is as defined and described in WO2019/084030, the entirety of each of which is herein incorporated byreference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a E3 ubiquitin ligase (cereblon) bindingmoiety thereby forming a compound of formula I-ppp-1, I-ppp-2, I-ppp-3,or I-ppp-4:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described herein, and wherein each of the variablesR⁴, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R¹⁵, R¹⁶, R¹⁷, W¹, W², and X is as defined in WO2019/099868 which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety,and wherein

is attached to R¹⁷ or R¹⁶ at the site of attachment of R¹² as defined inWO 2018/237026, such that

takes the place of the R¹² substituent.

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a CRBN E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moietythereby forming a compound of formula I-qqq:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, wherein:each X¹ is independently —CH₂—, —O—, —NR—, —CF₂—,

—C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

X² and X³ are independently —CH₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

Z¹ and Z² are independently a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom;

Ring A is a fused ring selected from benzo, a 4-6 membered saturated orpartially unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur,and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;

-   L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched    saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene    units of the chain are independently and optionally replaced with    —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —CR₂—, —CRF—, —CF₂—, —NR—, or —S(O)₂—;-   each R¹ is independently selected from hydrogen, R⁴, halogen, —CN,    —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —CF₂R, —CR₂F,    —CF₃, —CR₂(OR), —CR₂(NR₂), —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR,    —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —C(S)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂,    —N(R)S(O)₂R, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂, —OP(O)(NR₂)₂,    —Si(OR)R₂, and —SiR₃; or    -   two R¹ groups are optionally taken together to form an        optionally substituted 5-8 membered partially unsaturated or        aryl fused ring having 0-2 heteroatoms independently selected        from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur;-   each R is independently selected from hydrogen, or an optionally    substituted group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7    membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same carbon or nitrogen are optionally taken        together with their intervening atoms to form an optionally        substituted 4-7 membered saturated, partially unsaturated, or        heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in addition to the        carbon or nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen,        oxygen, and sulfur;-   R² is selected from

or hydrogen;

-   Ring B is phenyl, a 4-10 membered saturated or partially unsaturated    mono- or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 1-3    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur, or a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, wherein    Ring B is further optionally substituted with 1-2 oxo groups;-   each R³ is independently selected from hydrogen, R⁴, halogen, —CN,    —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —CF₂R, —CF₃,    —CR₂(OR), —CR₂(NR₂), —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR,    —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂,    —N(R)S(O)₂R, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂, —OP(O)(NR₂)₂, and    —SiR₃;-   each R⁴ is independently selected from an optionally substituted    group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated    or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;    is a single or double bond;-   m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;-   n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; and-   is 0, 1, or 2.

As defined above and described herein each X¹ is independently acovalent bond, —CH₂—, —O—, —NR—, —CF₂—,

C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

In some embodiments, X¹ is a covalent bond. In some embodiments, X¹ is—CH₂—. In some embodiments, X¹ is —O—. In some embodiments, X¹ is —NR—.In some embodiments, X¹ is —CF₂—. In some embodiments, X¹ is

In some embodiments, X¹ is —C(O)—. In some embodiments, X¹ is —C(S)—. Insome embodiments, X¹ is

In certain embodiments, X¹ is selected from those shown in the compoundsof Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, X² and X³ are independently—CH₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

In some embodiments, X² and X³ are independently —CH₂—. In someembodiments, X² and X³ are independently —C(O)—. In some embodiments, X²and X³ are independently —C(S)—. In some embodiments, X² and X³ areindependently

In certain embodiments, X² and X³ are independently selected from thoseshown in the compounds of Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, X⁴ is a covalent bond, —CH₂—,—CR₂—, —O—, —NR—, —CF₂—,

—C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

As define above and described herein, Z¹ and Z² are independently acarbon atom or a nitrogen atom.

In some embodiments, Z¹ and Z² are independently a carbon atom. In someembodiments, Z¹ and Z^(z) are independently a carbon atom.

In certain embodiments, Z¹ and Z² are independently selected from thoseshown in the compounds of Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, Ring A is fused ring selectedfrom benzo or a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, Ring A is benzo. In some embodiments, Ring A is a5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In certain embodiments, Ring A is selected from those shown in thecompounds of Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃bivalent straight or branched saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chainwherein 1-2 methylene units of the chain are independently andoptionally replaced with —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —CR₂—, —CRF—, —CF₂—,—NR—, or —S(O)₂—

In some embodiments, L¹ is a covalent bond. In some embodiments, L¹ is aC₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branched saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbonchain wherein 1-2 methylene units of the chain are independently andoptionally replaced with —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —CR₂—, —CRF—, —CF₂—,—NR—, or —S(O)₂—.

In some embodiments, L¹ is —C(O)—.

In certain embodiments, L¹ is selected from those shown in the compoundsof Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, each R¹ is independently selectedfrom hydrogen, R⁴, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R,—S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —CF₂R, —CF₃, —CR₂(OR), —CR₂(NR₂), —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,—C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —C(S)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR,—N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂,—OP(O)(OR)NR₂, —OP(O)(NR₂)₂, —Si(OR)R₂, and —SiR₃, or two R¹ groups areoptionally taken together to form an optionally substituted 5-8 memberedpartially unsaturated or aryl fused ring having 0-2 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur.

In some embodiments, R¹ is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R¹ is R⁴. Insome embodiments, R¹ is halogen. In some embodiments, R¹ is —CN. In someembodiments, R¹ is —NO₂. In some embodiments, R¹ is —OR. In someembodiments, R¹ is —SR. In some embodiments, R¹ is —NR₂. In someembodiments, R¹ is —S(O)₂R. In some embodiments, R¹ is —S(O)₂NR₂. Insome embodiments, R¹ is —S(O)R. In some embodiments, R¹ is —CF₂R. Insome embodiments, R¹ is —CF₃. In some embodiments, R¹ is —CR₂(OR). Insome embodiments, R¹ is —CR₂(NR₂). In some embodiments, R¹ is —C(O)R. Insome embodiments, R¹ is —C(O)OR. In some embodiments, R¹ is —C(O)NR₂. Insome embodiments, R¹ is —C(O)N(R)OR. In some embodiments, R¹ is —OC(O)R.In some embodiments, R¹ is —OC(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, R¹ is—C(S)NR₂. In some embodiments, R¹ is —N(R)C(O)OR. In some embodiments,R¹ is —N(R)C(O)R. In some embodiments, R¹ is —N(R)C(O)NR₂. In someembodiments, R¹ is —N(R)S(O)₂R. In some embodiments, R¹ is —OP(O)R₂. Insome embodiments, R¹ is —OP(O)(OR)₂. In some embodiments, R¹ is—OP(O)(OR)NR₂. In some embodiments, R¹ is —OP(O)(NR₂)₂. In someembodiments, R¹ is —Si(OR)R₂. In some embodiments, R¹ is —SiR₃. In someembodiments, two R¹ groups are optionally taken together to form anoptionally substituted 5-8 membered partially unsaturated or aryl fusedring having 0-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, or sulfur.

In certain embodiments, each R¹ is independently selected from thoseshown in the compounds of Table 1.

As defined above and described here, each R is independently selectedfrom hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group selected from C₁₋₆aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedheterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur, or two R groups on the same carbon or nitrogen are optionallytaken together with their intervening atoms to form an optionallysubstituted 4-7 membered saturated, partially unsaturated, or heteroarylring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in addition to the carbon or nitrogen,independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R is anoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ aliphatic. In some embodiments, R is anoptionally substituted phenyl. In some embodiments, R is an optionallysubstituted 4-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclichaving 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur. In some embodiments, R is an optionally substituted a 5-6membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, two R groups onthe same carbon or nitrogen are optionally taken together with theirintervening atoms to form an optionally substituted 4-7 memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3heteroatoms, in addition to the carbon or nitrogen, independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

As defined above and described herein, R² is selected from or

hydrogen.

In some embodiment R² is

In some embodiments, R² is hydrogen.

In certain embodiments, R² is selected from those shown in the compoundsof Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, Ring B is phenyl, a 4-10 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated mono- or bicyclic carbocyclic orheterocyclic ring having 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur, wherein Ring B is further optionally substituted with 1-2 oxogroups.

In some embodiments, Ring B is phenyl. In some embodiments, Ring B is a4-10 membered saturated or partially unsaturated mono- or bicycliccarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 1-3 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur In some embodiments, Ring Bis a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, Ring Bis further optionally substituted with 1-2 oxo groups.

In certain embodiments, Ring B is selected from those shown in thecompounds of Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, each R³ is independently selectedfrom hydrogen, R⁴, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R,—S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —CF₂R, —CF₃, —CR₂(OR), —CR₂(NR₂), —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,—C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R,—N(R)C(O)NR₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂,—OP(O)(NR₂)₂, and —SiR₃.

In some embodiments, R³ is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R³ is R⁴. Insome embodiments, R³ is halogen. In some embodiments, R³ is —CN. In someembodiments, R³ is —NO₂. In some embodiments, R³ is —OR. In someembodiments, R³ is —SR. In some embodiments, R³ is —NR₂. In someembodiments, R³ is —S(O)₂R. In some embodiments, R³ is —S(O)₂NR₂. Insome embodiments, R³ is —S(O)R. In some embodiments, R³ is —CF₂R. Insome embodiments, R³ is —CF₃. In some embodiments, R³ is —CR₂(OR). Insome embodiments, R³ is —CR₂(NR₂). In some embodiments, R³ is —C(O)R. Insome embodiments, R³ is —C(O)OR. In some embodiments, R³ is —C(O)NR₂. Insome embodiments, R³ is —C(O)N(R)OR. In some embodiments, R³ is —OC(O)R.In some embodiments, R³ is —OC(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, R³ is—N(R)C(O)OR. In some embodiments, R³ is —N(R)C(O)R. In some embodiments,R³ is —N(R)C(O)NR₂. In some embodiments, R³ is —N(R)S(O)₂R. In someembodiments, R³ is —OP(O)R₂. In some embodiments, R³ is —OP(O)(OR)₂. Insome embodiments, R³ is —OP(O)(OR)NR₂. In some embodiments, R³ is—OP(O)(NR₂)₂. In some embodiments, R³ is —SiR₃.

In certain embodiments, R³ is selected from those shown in the compoundsof Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, each R⁴ is independently anoptionally substituted group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur,and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is an optionally substituted C₁₋₆ aliphatic. Insome embodiments, R⁴ is an optionally substituted phenyl. In someembodiments, R⁴ is an optionally substituted 4-7 membered saturated orpartially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In someembodiments, R⁴ is an optionally substituted 5-6 membered heteroarylring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur.

In certain embodiments, R⁴ is selected from those shown in the compoundsof Table 1.

As defined above and described herein,

is a single or double bond.

In some embodiments,

is a single bond. In some embodiments,

is a double bond.

In certain embodiments,

is selected from those shown in the compounds of Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.

In some embodiments, m is 0. In some embodiments, m is 1. In someembodiments, m is 2. In some embodiments, m is 3. In some embodiments, mis 4.

In certain embodiments, m is selected from those shown in the compoundsof Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.

In some embodiments, n is 0. In some embodiments, n is 1. In someembodiments, n is 2. In some embodiments, n is 3. In some embodiments, nis 4.

In certain embodiments, n is selected from those shown in the compoundsof Table 1.

As defined above and described herein, o is 0, 1, or 2.

In some embodiments, n is 0. In some embodiments, n is 1. In someembodiments, m is 2.

In certain embodiments, o is selected from those shown in the compoundsof Table 1.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I-qqq, wherein Ring A is benzo, o is 1, X¹ is —CH₂—, X² and X³are —C(O)—, and Z¹ and Z² are carbon atoms as shown, to provide acompound of formula I-qqq-1:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of CBM, L,L¹, R¹, R², and m is as defined above and described in embodimentsherein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I-qqq, wherein Ring A is benzo, o is 1, X¹, X² and X³ are—C(O)—, and Z¹ and Z² are carbon atoms as shown, to provide a compoundof formula I-qqq-12:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of CBM, L,L¹, R¹, R², and m is as defined above and described in embodimentsherein, both singly and in combination.

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is selected from those in Table 1, below.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a RPN13 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-rrr:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables A, Y, and Z is as described and defined in WO 2019/165229,the entirety of each of which is herein incorporated by reference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a Ubr1 binding moiety as described inShanmugasundaram, K. et al, J. Bio. Chem. 2019, doi:10.1074/jbc.AC119.010790, the entirety of each of which is hereinincorporated by reference, thereby forming a compound of formula I-sss-1or I-sss-2:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is a CRBN E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moietythereby forming a compound of formula I-uuu-1, I-uuu-2, I-uuu-3 orI-uuu-4:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables Y, A¹, and A³ is as described and defined in WO2019/236483, the entirety of each of which is herein incorporated byreference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is human kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1(KEAP1) thereby forming a compound of formula I-vvv:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, both singly and incombination.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is KEAP1 binding moiety as recited in Lu et al.,Euro. J. Med. Chem., 2018, 146:251-9, thereby forming a compound offormula I-www:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, both singly and incombination.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is KEAP1-NRF2 binding moiety thereby forming acompound of formula I-xxx or I-xxx-2:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R, R₁, R₅, and R₈ is as described and defined in WO2020/018788, the entirety of each of which is herein incorporated byreference.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I, wherein LBM is KEAP1-NRF2 binding moiety as recited in Tonget al., “Targeted Protein Degradation via a Covalent Reversible DegraderBased on Bardoxolone”, ChemRxiv 2020, thereby forming a compound offormula I-yyy-1 or I-yyy-2:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, both singly and incombination.

In some embodiments, LBM is

In some embodiments, LBM is

Degradation Inducing Moiety (DIM)

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound offormula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdescribed above and herein, and DIM is a degradation inducing moietyselected from LBM, a lysine mimetic, or a hydrogen atom.

In some embodiments, DIM is LBM as described above and herein. In someembodiments, DIM is a lysine mimetic. In some embodiments, the covalentattachment of ubiquitin to CDK2 protein is achieved through the actionof a lysine mimetic. In some embodiments, upon the binding of a compoundof formula I to CDK2 protein, the moiety that mimics a lysine undergoesubiquitination thereby marking CDK2 protein for degradation via theUbiquitin-Proteasome Pathway (UPP).

In some embodiments, DIM is

In some embodiments, DIM is

In some embodiments, DIM is

In some embodiments, DIM is selected from those depicted in Table 2,below.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I as a compound of formula I-aaaa:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of CBM and Lis as defined above and described in embodiments herein, both singly andin combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I as a compound of formula I-aaaa-1:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of CBM and Lis as defined above and described in embodiments herein, both singly andin combination.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I as a compound of formula I-aaaa-2:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of CBM and Lis as defined above and described in embodiments herein, both singly andin combination.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound ofFormula I, wherein DIM is a lysine mimetic

thereby forming a compound of Formulae I-bbbb-1, I-bbbb-2, or I-bbbb-3,respectively:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein L and CBM are asdefined above and described in embodiments herein, and wherein each ofthe variables R¹, R⁴, R⁵, A, B, E, Y, Y′, Z, Z′, and k are as definedand described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,622,496, the entirety of each of whichis herein incorporated by reference.

Hydrogen Atom

In some embodiments, DIM is a hydrogen atom. In some embodiments, thecovalent attachment of ubiquitin to CDK2 protein is achieved through aprovided compound wherein DIM is a hydrogen atom. In some embodiments,upon the binding of a compound of formula I to CDK2 protein, the moietybeing hydrogen effectuates ubiquitination thereby marking CDK2 proteinfor degradation via the Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway (UPP).

In some embodiments, DIM is selected from those depicted in Table 2,below.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides the compound offormula I wherein DIM is a hydrogen atom, thereby forming a compound offormula I-cccc:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each of CBM and Lis as defined above and described in embodiments herein, both singly andin combination.

Linker (L)

As defined above and described herein, L is a bivalent moiety thatconnects CBM to LBM or CBM to DIM.

In some embodiments, L is a bivalent moiety that connects CBM to LBM. Insome embodiments, L is a bivalent moiety that connects CBM to DIM. Insome embodiments, L is a bivalent moiety that connects CBM to a lysinemimetic.

In some embodiments, L is a covalent bond or a bivalent, saturated orpartially unsaturated, straight or branched C₁₋₅₀ hydrocarbon chain,wherein 0-6 methylene units of L are independently replaced by -Cy-,—O—, —NR—, —SiR₂—, —Si(OH)R—, —Si(OH)₂—, —P(O)OR—, —P(O)R—, —P(O)NR₂—,—S—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, —C(O)—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂—, —NRS(O)₂—, —S(O)₂NR—,—NRC(O)—, —C(O)NR—, —OC(O)NR—, —NRC(O)O—,

wherein:

-   each -Cy- is independently an optionally substituted bivalent ring    selected from phenylenyl, an 8-10 membered bicyclic arylenyl, a 4-7    membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclylenyl, a 4-11    membered saturated or partially unsaturated spiro carbocyclylenyl,    an 8-10 membered bicyclic saturated or partially unsaturated    carbocyclylenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated    heterocyclylenyl having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, a 4-11 membered saturated or partially    unsaturated spiro heterocyclylenyl having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, an 8-10    membered bicyclic saturated or partially unsaturated    heterocyclylenyl having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from    nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, a 5-6 membered heteroarylenyl having    1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur, and an 8-10 membered bicyclic heteroarylenyl having 1-5    heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and    sulfur,-   each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group    selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or    partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms    independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6    membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently    selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or:    -   two R groups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together        with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated,        partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3        heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen, independently selected        from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and;-   r is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10.

In some embodiments, each -Cy- is independently an optionallysubstituted bivalent phenylenyl. In some embodiments, each -Cy- isindependently an optionally substituted 8-10 membered bicyclic arylenyl.In some embodiments, each -Cy- is independently an optionallysubstituted 4-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedcarbocyclylenyl. In some embodiments, each -Cy- is independently anoptionally substituted 4-11 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedspiro carbocyclylenyl. In some embodiments, each -Cy- is independentlyan optionally substituted 8-10 membered bicyclic saturated or partiallyunsaturated carbocyclylenyl. In some embodiments, each -Cy- isindependently an optionally substituted 4-7 membered saturated orpartially unsaturated heterocyclylenyl having 1-2 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In someembodiments, each -Cy- is independently an optionally substituted 4-11membered saturated or partially unsaturated spiro heterocyclylenylhaving 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur. In some embodiments, each -Cy- is independently an optionallysubstituted 8-10 membered bicyclic saturated or partially unsaturatedheterocyclylenyl having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, each -Cy- isindependently an optionally substituted 5-6 membered heteroarylenylhaving 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur. In some embodiments, each -Cy- is independently an optionallysubstituted 8-10 membered bicyclic heteroarylenyl having 1-5 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

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In some embodiments, -Cy- is optionally substituted with one or morefluoro atoms.

In some embodiments, -Cy- is selected from those depicted in Table 2,below.

In some embodiments, r is 0. In some embodiments, r is 1. In someembodiments, r is 2. In some embodiments, r is 3. In some embodiments, ris 4. In some embodiments, r is 5. In some embodiments, r is 6. In someembodiments, r is 7. In some embodiments, r is 8. In some embodiments, ris 9. In some embodiments, r is 10.

In some embodiments, r is selected from those depicted in Table 2,below.

In some embodiments, L is —NR—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, Lis —(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-NR—(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-NR—(CH₂CH₂O)₁₋₁₀CH₂CH₂—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-NR—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-NR—. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-NR—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is —(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-NR—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is —(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-NR—. In some embodiments, L is —(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-NR—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In someembodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-Cy-NR—. In some embodiments, Lis -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-NR-Cy-. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-NR—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-NR-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-.

In some embodiments, L is —CONR—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments,L is —(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-CONR—(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, Lis —(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-CONR—(CH₂CH₂O)₁₋₁₀CH₂CH₂—. In some embodiments, Lis -Cy-CONR—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-CONR—. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-CONR—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is —(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-CONR—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is —(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-CONR—. In some embodiments, L is —(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-CONR—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In someembodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-Cy-CONR—. In some embodiments, Lis -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-CONR-Cy-. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-CONR—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-CONR-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-.

In some embodiments, L is —NRCO—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments,L is —(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-NRCO—(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, Lis —(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-NRCO—(CH₂CH₂O)₁₋₁₀CH₂CH₂—. In some embodiments, Lis -Cy-NRCO—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-NRCO—. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-NRCO—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is —(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-NRCO—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is —(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-NRCO—. In some embodiments, L is —(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-NRCO—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In someembodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-Cy-NRCO—. In some embodiments, Lis -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-NRCO-Cy-. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-NRCO—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-NRCO-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-.

In some embodiments, L is —O—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, Lis —(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-O—(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-O—(CH₂CH₂O)₁₋₁₀CH₂CH₂—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-O—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-O—. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-O—(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is —(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-Cy-O—(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is —(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-O—. In some embodiments, L is —(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-O—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-O—. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-O-Cy-.In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-Cy-O—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-.In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-O-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-.

In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, Lis —(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is—(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-Cy-(CH₂CH₂O)₁₋₁₀CH₂CH₂—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-Cy-. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-Cy-. In some embodiments, L is —(C₁₋₁₀aliphatic)-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-Cy-(C₁₋₁₀ aliphatic)-.

In some embodiments, L is —NR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NR—(CH₂CH₂O)₁₋₁₀CH₂CH₂—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-NR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NR—. In someembodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-NR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NR—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-NR—. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NR-Cy-. Insome embodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-NR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In someembodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NR-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—.

In some embodiments, L is —CONR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—CONR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—CONR—(CH₂CH₂O)₁₋₁₀CH₂CH₂—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-CONR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—CONR—. Insome embodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—CONR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In someembodiments, L is —(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-CONR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, Lis —(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—CONR—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—CONR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-CONR—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—CONR-Cy-. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-CONR—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—CONR-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—.

In some embodiments, L is —NRCO—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NRCO—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NRCO—(CH₂CH₂O)₁₋₁₀CH₂CH₂—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-NRCO—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NRCO—. Insome embodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NRCO—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In someembodiments, L is —(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-NRCO—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, Lis —(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NRCO—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NRCO—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-NRCO—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NRCO-Cy-. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-NRCO—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—NRCO-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—.

In some embodiments, L is —O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—O—(CH₂CH₂O)₁₋₁₀CH₂CH₂—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—O—. In someembodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—O—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—Cy-O—. In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—O-Cy-. Insome embodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-O—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In someembodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—O-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—.

In some embodiments, L is -Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂CH₂O)₁₋₁₀CH₂CH₂—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—. In some embodiments, L is-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-. In some embodiments, L is—(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀-Cy-(CH₂)₁₋₁₀—.

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In some embodiment, L is also selected from those depicted in Table B,below.

In some embodiments, L is selected from those depicted in Table 1,below.

Without limitation, the point of attachment of L to CBM and DIM can be,for example when L is

either

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

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In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

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LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below.

In some embodiments, a provided compound or pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is selected from those wherein CBM is

LBM is selected from any of those in Table A below, and L is selectedfrom any of those in Table B below. Table A. Exemplified E3 LigaseBinding Moiety (LBM)

TABLE A Exemplified E3 Ligase Binding Moiety (LBM)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

(k)

(l)

(m)

(n)

(o)

(p)

(q)

(r)

(s)

(t)

(u)

(v)

(w)

(x)

(y)

(z)

(aa)

(bb)

(cc)

(dd)

(ee)

(ff)

(gg)

(hh)

(ii)

(jj)

(kk)

(ll)

(mm)

(nn)

(oo)

(pp)

(qq)

(rr)

(ss)

(tt)

(uu)

(vv)

(ww)

(xx)

(vv)

(zz)

(aaa)

(bbb)

(ccc)

(ddd)

(eee)

(fff)

(ggg)

TABLE B Exemplified Linkers (L)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(21)

(22)

(23)

(24)

(25)

(26)

(27)

(28)

(29)

(30)

(31)

(32)

(33)

(34)

(35)

(36)

(37)

(38)

(39)

(40)

(41)

(42)

(43)

(44)

(45)

(46)

(47)

(49)

(50)

(51)

(52)

(53)

(54)

(55)

(56)

(57)

(58)

(59)

(60)

(61)

(62)

(63)

(64)

(65)

(66)

(67)

(68)

(69)

(70)

(71)

(72)

(73)

(74)

(75)

(76)

(77)

(78)

(79)

(80)

(81)

(82)

(83)

(84)

(85)

(86)

(87)

(88)

(89)

(90)

(91)

(92)

(93)

(94)

(95)

(96)

(97)

(98)

(99)

(100)

(101)

(102)

(103)

(104)

(105)

(106)

(107)

(108)

(109)

(110)

(111)

(112)

(113)

(114)

(115)

(116)

(117)

(118)

(119)

(120)

(121)

(122)

(123)

(124)

(125)

(126)

(127)

(128)

(129)

(130)

(131)

(132)

(133)

(134)

(135)

(136)

(137)

(138)

(139)

(140)

(141)

(142)

(143)

(144)

(145)

(146)

(147)

(148)

(149)

(150)

(151)

(152)

(153)

(154)

(155)

(156)

(157)

(158)

(159)

(160)

(161)

(162)

(163)

(164)

(165)

(166)

(167)

(168)

(169)

(170)

(171)

(172)

(173)

(174)

(175)

(176)

(177)

(178)

(179)

(180)

(181)

(182)

(183)

(184)

(185)

(186)

(187)

(188)

(189)

(190)

(191)

(192)

(193)

(194)

(195)

(196)

(197)

(198)

(199)

(200)

(201)

(202)

(203)

(204)

(205)

(206)

(207)

(208)

(209)

(210)

(211)

(212)

(213)

(214)

(215)

(216)

(217)

(218)

(219)

(220)

(221)

(222)

(223)

(224)

(225)

(226)

(227)

(228)

(229)

(230)

(231)

(232)

(233)

(234)

(235)

(236)

(237)

(238)

(239)

(240)

(241)

(242)

(243)

(244)

(245)

(246)

(247)

(248)

(249)

(250)

(251)

(253)

(254)

(255)

(256)

(257)

(258)

(259)

(260)

(261)

(262)

(263)

(264)

(265)

(266)

(267)

(268)

(269)

(270)

(271)

(272)

(273)

(274)

(275)

(276)

(277)

(278)

(279)

(280)

(281)

(282)

(283)

(284)

(285)

(286)

(287)

(288)

(289)

(290)

(291)

(292)

(293)

(294)

(295)

(296)

(297)

(298)

(299)

(300)

(301)

(302)

(303)

(304)

(305)

(306)

(307)

(308)

(309)

(310)

(311)

(312)

(313)

(314)

(315)

(316)

(317)

(318)

(319)

(320)

(321)

(322)

(323)

(324)

(325)

(326)

(327)

(328)

(329)

(330)

(331)

(332)

(333)

(334)

(335)

(336)

(337)

(338)

(339)

(340)

(341)

(342)

(343)

(344)

(345)

(346)

(347)

(348)

(349)

(350)

(351)

(352)

(353)

(354)

(355)

(356)

(357)

(358)

(359)

(360)

(361)

(362)

(363)

(364)

(365)

(366)

(367)

(368)

(369)

(370)

(371)

(372)

(373)

(374)

(375)

(376)

(377)

(378)

(379)

(380)

(381)

(382)

(383)

(384)

(385)

(386)

(387)

(388)

(389)

(390)

(391)

(392)

(393)

(394)

(395)

(396)

(397)

(398)

(399)

(400)

(401)

(402)

(403)

(404)

(405)

(406)

(407)

(408)

(409)

(410)

(411)

(412)

(413)

(414)

(415)

(416)

(417)

(418)

(419)

(420)

(421)

(422)

(423)

(424)

(425)

(426)

(427)

(428)

(429)

(430)

(431)

(432)

(433)

(434)

(435)

(436)

(437)

(438)

(438)

(439)

(440)

(441)

(442)

(443)

(444)

(445)

(446)

(447)

(448)

(449)

(450)

(451)

(452)

(453)

(454)

(455)

(456)

(457)

(458)

(459)

(460)

(461)

(462)

(463)

(464)

(465)

(466)

(467)

(468)

(469)

(470)

(471)

(472)

(473)

(474)

(475)

(475)

(476)

(477)

(478)

(479)

(480)

(481)

(482)

(483)

(484)

(485)

(486)

(487)

(488)

(489)

(490)

(491)

(492)

(493)

(494)

(495)

(496)

(497)

(498)

(499)

(500)

(501)

(502)

(503)

(504)

(505)

(506)

(507)

(508)

(509)

(510)

(511)

(512)

(513)

(514)

(515)

(516)

(517)

(518)

(519)

(520)

(521)

(522)

(523)

(524)

(525)

(526)

(527)

(528)

(529)

(530)

(531)

(532)

(533)

(534)

(535)

(536)

(537)

(538)

(539)

(540)

(541)

(542)

(543)

(544)

(545)

(546)

(547)

(548)

(549)

(550)

(551)

(552)

(553)

(554)

(555)

(556)

(557)

(558)

(559)

(560)

(561)

(562)

(563)

(564)

(565)

(566)

(567)

(568)

(569)

(570)

(571)

(572)

(573)

(574)

(575)

(576)

(577)

(578)

(579)

(580)

(581)

(582)

(583)

(584)

(585)

(586)

(587)

(588)

(589)

(590)

(591)

(592)

(593)

(594)

(595)

(596)

(597)

(598)

(599)

(600)

(601)

(602)

(603)

(604)

(605)

(606)

(607)

(608)

(609)

(610)

(611)

(612)

(613)

(614)

(615)

(616)

(617)

(618)

(619)

(620)

(621)

(622)

(623)

(624)

(625)

(626)

(627)

(628)

(629)

(630)

(631)

(632)

(633)

(634)

(635)

(636)

(637)

(638)

(639)

(640)

(641)

(642)

(643)

(644)

(645)

(646)

(647)

(648)

(649)

(650)

(651)

(652)

(653)

(654)

(655)

(656)

(657)

(658)

(659)

(660)

(661)

(662)

(663)

(664)

(665)

(666)

(667)

(668)

(669)

(670)

(671)

(672)

(673)

(674)

(675)

(676)

(677)

(678)

(679)

(680)

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound havingCBM described and disclosed herein, LBM set forth in Table A above, anda linker set forth in Table B above, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof.

Exemplary compounds of the invention are set forth in Table 1, below.

TABLE 1 Exemplary Compounds I-# Structure I-1 

I-2 

I-3 

I-4 

I-5 

I-6 

I-7 

I-8 

I-9 

I-10 

I-11 

I-12 

I-13 

I-14 

I-15 

I-16 

I-17 

I-18 

I-19 

I-20 

I-21 

I-22 

I-23 

I-24 

I-25 

I-26 

I-27 

I-28 

I-29 

I-30 

I-31 

I-32 

I-34 

I-35 

I-36 

I-37 

I-38 

I-39 

I-40 

I-41 

I-42 

I-43 

I-44 

I-45 

I-46 

I-47 

I-48 

I-49 

I-50 

I-51 

I-52 

I-53 

I-54 

I-55 

I-56 

I-57 

I-58 

I-59 

I-60 

I-61 

I-62 

I-63 

I-64 

I-65 

I-66 

I-67 

I-68 

I-69 

I-70 

I-71 

I-72 

I-73 

I-74 

I-75 

I-76 

I-77 

I-78 

I-79 

I-81 

I-82 

I-83 

I-84 

I-85 

I-86 

I-87 

I-88 

I-89 

I-90 

I-91 

I-92 

I-93 

I-94 

I-95 

I-96 

I-97 

I-98 

I-99 

I-100

I-101

I-102

I-103

I-104

I-105

I-106

I-107

I-108

I-109

I-110

I-111

I-112

I-113

I-114

I-115

I-116

I-117

I-118

I-119

I-120

I-121

I-122

I-123

I-124

I-125

I-126

I-127

I-128

I-129

I-130

I-131

I-132

I-133

I-134

I-135

I-136

I-137

I-138

I-139

I-140

I-141

I-142

I-143

I-144

I-145

I-146

I-147

I-148

I-149

I-150

I-151

I-152

I-153

I-154

I-155

I-156

I-157

I-158

I-159

I-160

I-161

I-162

I-163

I-164

I-165

I-166

I-167

I-168

I-169

I-170

I-171

I-172

I-173

I-174

I-175

I-176

I-177

I-178

I-179

I-180

I-181

I-182

I-183

I-184

I-185

I-186

I-187

I-188

I-189

I-190

I-191

I-192

I-193

I-194

I-195

I-196

I-197

I-198

I-199

I-200

I-201

I-202

I-203

I-204

I-205

I-206

I-207

I-208

I-209

I-210

I-211

I-212

I-213

I-214

I-215

I-216

I-217

I-218

I-219

I-220

I-221

I-222

I-223

I-224

I-225

I-226

I-227

I-228

I-229

I-230

I-231

I-232

I-233

I-234

I-235

I-236

I-237

I-238

I-239

I-240

I-241

I-242

I-243

I-244

I-245

I-246

I-247

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a compound set forthin Table 2, above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

4. General Methods of Providing the Present Compounds

The compounds of this invention may be prepared or isolated in generalby synthetic and/or semi-synthetic methods known to those skilled in theart for analogous compounds and by methods described in detail in theExamples, herein.

In the Schemes below, where a particular protecting group, leavinggroup, or transformation condition is depicted, one of ordinary skill inthe art will appreciate that other protecting groups, leaving groups,and transformation conditions are also suitable and are contemplated.Such groups and transformations are described in detail in March'sAdvanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions, Mechanisms, and Structure, M. B.Smith and J. March, 5^(th) Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2001,Comprehensive Organic Transformations, R. C. Larock, 2^(nd) Edition,John Wiley & Sons, 1999, and Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis, T.W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, 3^(rd) edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1999,the entirety of each of which is hereby incorporated herein byreference.

As used herein, the phrase “oxygen protecting group” includes, forexample, carbonyl protecting groups, hydroxyl protecting groups, etc.Hydroxyl protecting groups are well known in the art and include thosedescribed in detail in Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis, T. W.Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, 3^(rd) edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1999, theentirety of each of which is herein incorporated by reference. Examplesof suitable hydroxyl protecting groups include, but are not limited to,esters, allyl ethers, ethers, silyl ethers, alkyl ethers, arylalkylethers, and alkoxyalkyl ethers. Examples of such esters includeformates, acetates, carbonates, and sulfonates. Specific examplesinclude formate, benzoyl formate, chloroacetate, trifluoroacetate,methoxyacetate, triphenylmethoxyacetate, p-chlorophenoxyacetate,3-phenylpropionate, 4-oxopentanoate, 4,4-(ethylenedithio)pentanoate,pivaloate (trimethylacetyl), crotonate, 4-methoxy-crotonate, benzoate,p-benylbenzoate, 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoate, carbonates such as methyl,9-fluorenylmethyl, ethyl, 2,2,2-trichloroethyl, 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl,2-(phenylsulfonyl)ethyl, vinyl, allyl, and p-nitrobenzyl. Examples ofsuch silyl ethers include trimethylsilyl, triethylsilyl,t-butyldimethylsilyl, t-butyldiphenylsilyl, triisopropylsilyl, and othertrialkylsilyl ethers. Alkyl ethers include methyl, benzyl,p-methoxybenzyl, 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl, trityl, t-butyl, allyl, andallyloxycarbonyl ethers or derivatives. Alkoxyalkyl ethers includeacetals such as methoxymethyl, methylthiomethyl,(2-methoxyethoxy)methyl, benzyloxymethyl,beta-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl, and tetrahydropyranyl ethers.Examples of arylalkyl ethers include benzyl, p-methoxybenzyl (MPM),3,4-dimethoxybenzyl, O-nitrobenzyl, p-nitrobenzyl, p-halobenzyl,2,6-dichlorobenzyl, p-cyanobenzyl, and 2- and 4-picolyl.

Amino protecting groups are well known in the art and include thosedescribed in detail in Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis, T. W.Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, 3^(rd) edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1999, theentirety of each of which is herein incorporated by reference. Suitableamino protecting groups include, but are not limited to, aralkylamines,carbamates, cyclic imides, allyl amines, amides, and the like. Examplesof such groups include t-butyloxycarbonyl (BOC), ethyloxycarbonyl,methyloxycarbonyl, trichloroethyloxycarbonyl, allyloxycarbonyl (Alloc),benzyloxocarbonyl (CBZ), allyl, phthalimide, benzyl (Bn),fluorenylmethylcarbonyl (Fmoc), formyl, acetyl, chloroacetyl,dichloroacetyl, trichloroacetyl, phenylacetyl, trifluoroacetyl, benzoyl,and the like.

In the schemes below, where a provided compound is formed having areactive moiety (e.g., amine, alcohol, etc.), it is not shown but it isgenerally appreciated and well known by those having ordinary skill inthe art that the reactivity of said reactive moiety may be masked byemploying a suitable protecting group that can thereafter be removed insitu or during a separate synthetic step.

In certain embodiments, compounds of the present invention are generallyprepared according to Scheme 1 set forth below:

As depicted in Scheme 1, above, amine A-1 is coupled to acid A-2 usingthe a coupling reagent in the presence of the base (e.g., DIPEA) in asolvent (e.g., DMF) to form a compound of formula I with a linkercomprising an amide bond. The squiggly bond,

, represents the portion of the linker between CBM and the terminalamino group of A-1 or the portion of the linker between DIM and theterminal carboxyl group of A-2, respectively. The amide bond can beformed using coupling reagents known in the art such as, but not limitedto DCC, DIC, EDC, HATU, HBTU, HCTU, PyAOP, PyBOP, PyBrOP, BOP, BOP-Cl,DEPBT, T3P, TATU, TBTU, TNTU, TOTU, TPTU, TSTU, or TDBTU.

In certain embodiments, compounds of the present invention are generallyprepared according to Scheme 2 set forth below:

As depicted in Scheme 2, above, acid A-3 is coupled to amine A-4 using acoupling reagent in the presence of the base (e.g., DIPEA) in a solvent(e.g., DMF) to form a compound of formula I with a linker comprising anamide bond. The squiggly bond,

, represents the portion of the linker between CBM and the terminalcarboxyl group of A-3 or the portion of the linker between DIM and theterminal amino group of A-4, respectively. The amide bond can be formedusing coupling reagents known in the art such as, but not limited toDCC, DIC, EDC, HATU, HBTU, HCTU, PyAOP, PyBOP, PyBrOP, BOP, BOP-Cl,DEPBT, T3P, TATU, TBTU, TNTU, TOTU, TPTU, TSTU, or TDBTU.

In certain embodiments, compounds of the present invention are generallyprepared according to Scheme 3 set forth below:

As depicted in Scheme 3, above, an S_(N)Ar displacement of fluoride A-6by amine A-5 is effected in the presence of the base (e.g., DIPEA) in asolvent (e.g., DMF) to form a compound of formula I with a linkercomprising a secondary amine. The squiggly bond,

represents the portion of the linker between CBM and the terminal aminogroup of A-5.

In certain embodiments, compounds of the present invention are generallyprepared according to Scheme 4 set forth below:

As depicted in Scheme 4, above, an S_(N)Ar displacement of fluoride A-7by amine A-8 is effected in the presence of the base (e.g., DIPEA) in asolvent (e.g., DMF) to form a compound of formula I with a linkercomprising a secondary amine. The squiggly bond,

, represents the portion of the linker between DIM and the terminalamino group of A-8.

As depicted in Scheme 7, above, reductive amination of the mixture ofaldehyde A-9 and amine A-10 is effected in the presence of a reducingagent (e.g., NaHB(OAc)₃) and base (e.g., KOAc) in a solvent (e.g.,DMF/THF) to form a compound of formula I with a linker comprising asecondary amine. The squiggly bond,

, represents the portion of the linker between DIM and the terminalamino group of A-8.

One of skill in the art will appreciate that various functional groupspresent in compounds of the invention such as aliphatic groups,alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, amides, aldehydes, halogens andnitriles can be interconverted by techniques well known in the artincluding, but not limited to reduction, oxidation, esterification,hydrolysis, partial oxidation, partial reduction, halogenation,dehydration, partial hydration, and hydration. “March's Advanced OrganicChemistry”, 5^(th) Ed., Ed.: Smith, M. B. and March, J., John Wiley &Sons, New York: 2001, the entirety of which is incorporated herein byreference. Such interconversions may require one or more of theaforementioned techniques, and certain methods for synthesizingcompounds of the invention are described below in the Exemplification.

5. Uses, Formulation and Administration

Pharmaceutically Acceptable Compositions

According to another embodiment, the invention provides a compositioncomprising a compound of this invention or a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant,or vehicle. The amount of compound in compositions of this invention issuch that it is effective to measurably degrade and/or inhibit an CDKprotein, or a mutant thereof, in a biological sample or in a patient. Incertain embodiments, the amount of compound in compositions of thisinvention is such that it is effective to measurably degrade and/orinhibit an CDK protein, or a mutant thereof, in a biological sample orin a patient. In certain embodiments, a composition of this invention isformulated for administration to a patient in need of such composition.In some embodiments, a composition of this invention is formulated fororal administration to a patient.

The term “patient,” as used herein, means an animal, preferably amammal, and most preferably a human.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant, or vehicle”refers to a non-toxic carrier, adjuvant, or vehicle that does notdestroy the pharmacological activity of the compound with which it isformulated. Pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, adjuvants or vehiclesthat may be used in the compositions of this invention include, but arenot limited to, ion exchangers, alumina, aluminum stearate, lecithin,serum proteins, such as human serum albumin, buffer substances such asphosphates, glycine, sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, partial glyceridemixtures of saturated vegetable fatty acids, water, salts orelectrolytes, such as protamine sulfate, disodium hydrogen phosphate,potassium hydrogen phosphate, sodium chloride, zinc salts, colloidalsilica, magnesium trisilicate, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, cellulose-basedsubstances, polyethylene glycol, sodium carboxymethylcellulose,polyacrylates, waxes, polyethylene-polyoxypropylene-block polymers,polyethylene glycol and wool fat.

A “pharmaceutically acceptable derivative” means any non-toxic salt,ester, salt of an ester or other derivative of a compound of thisinvention that, upon administration to a recipient, is capable ofproviding, either directly or indirectly, a compound of this inventionor an inhibitorily or degratorily active metabolite or residue thereof.

As used herein, the term “inhibitorily active metabolite or residuethereof” means that a metabolite or residue thereof is also an inhibitorof an CDK protein, or a mutant thereof.

As used herein, the term “degratorily active metabolite or residuethereof” means that a metabolite or residue thereof is also a degraderof an CDK protein, or a mutant thereof.

Compositions of the present invention may be administered orally,parenterally, by inhalation spray, topically, rectally, nasally,buccally, vaginally or via an implanted reservoir. The term “parenteral”as used herein includes subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular,intra-articular, intra-synovial, intrasternal, intrathecal,intrahepatic, intralesional and intracranial injection or infusiontechniques. Preferably, the compositions are administered orally,intraperitoneally or intravenously. Sterile injectable forms of thecompositions of this invention may be aqueous or oleaginous suspension.These suspensions may be formulated according to techniques known in theart using suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents.The sterile injectable preparation may also be a sterile injectablesolution or suspension in a non-toxic parenterally acceptable diluent orsolvent, for example as a solution in 1,3-butanediol. Among theacceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed are water,Ringer's solution and isotonic sodium chloride solution. In addition,sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent orsuspending medium.

For this purpose, any bland fixed oil may be employed includingsynthetic mono- or di-glycerides. Fatty acids, such as oleic acid andits glyceride derivatives are useful in the preparation of injectables,as are natural pharmaceutically-acceptable oils, such as olive oil orcastor oil, especially in their polyoxyethylated versions. These oilsolutions or suspensions may also contain a long-chain alcohol diluentor dispersant, such as carboxymethyl cellulose or similar dispersingagents that are commonly used in the formulation of pharmaceuticallyacceptable dosage forms including emulsions and suspensions. Othercommonly used surfactants, such as Tweens, Spans and other emulsifyingagents or bioavailability enhancers which are commonly used in themanufacture of pharmaceutically acceptable solid, liquid, or otherdosage forms may also be used for the purposes of formulation.

Pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of this invention may be orallyadministered in any orally acceptable dosage form including, but notlimited to, capsules, tablets, aqueous suspensions or solutions. In thecase of tablets for oral use, carriers commonly used include lactose andcorn starch. Lubricating agents, such as magnesium stearate, are alsotypically added. For oral administration in a capsule form, usefuldiluents include lactose and dried cornstarch. When aqueous suspensionsare required for oral use, the active ingredient is combined withemulsifying and suspending agents. If desired, certain sweetening,flavoring or coloring agents may also be added.

Alternatively, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of thisinvention may be administered in the form of suppositories for rectaladministration. These can be prepared by mixing the agent with asuitable non-irritating excipient that is solid at room temperature butliquid at rectal temperature and therefore will melt in the rectum torelease the drug. Such materials include cocoa butter, beeswax andpolyethylene glycols.

Pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of this invention may also beadministered topically, especially when the target of treatment includesareas or organs readily accessible by topical application, includingdiseases of the eye, the skin, or the lower intestinal tract. Suitabletopical formulations are readily prepared for each of these areas ororgans.

Topical application for the lower intestinal tract can be effected in arectal suppository formulation (see above) or in a suitable enemaformulation. Topically-transdermal patches may also be used.

For topical applications, provided pharmaceutically acceptablecompositions may be formulated in a suitable ointment containing theactive component suspended or dissolved in one or more carriers.Carriers for topical administration of compounds of this inventioninclude, but are not limited to, mineral oil, liquid petrolatum, whitepetrolatum, propylene glycol, polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylenecompound, emulsifying wax and water. Alternatively, providedpharmaceutically acceptable compositions can be formulated in a suitablelotion or cream containing the active components suspended or dissolvedin one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. Suitable carriersinclude, but are not limited to, mineral oil, sorbitan monostearate,polysorbate 60, cetyl esters wax, cetearyl alcohol, 2-octyldodecanol,benzyl alcohol and water.

For ophthalmic use, provided pharmaceutically acceptable compositionsmay be formulated as micronized suspensions in isotonic, pH adjustedsterile saline, or, preferably, as solutions in isotonic, pH adjustedsterile saline, either with or without a preservative such asbenzylalkonium chloride. Alternatively, for ophthalmic uses, thepharmaceutically acceptable compositions may be formulated in anointment such as petrolatum.

Pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of this invention may also beadministered by nasal aerosol or inhalation. Such compositions areprepared according to techniques well-known in the art of pharmaceuticalformulation and may be prepared as solutions in saline, employing benzylalcohol or other suitable preservatives, absorption promoters to enhancebioavailability, fluorocarbons, and/or other conventional solubilizingor dispersing agents.

Most preferably, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of thisinvention are formulated for oral administration. Such formulations maybe administered with or without food. In some embodiments,pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of this invention areadministered without food. In other embodiments, pharmaceuticallyacceptable compositions of this invention are administered with food.

The amount of compounds of the present invention that may be combinedwith the carrier materials to produce a composition in a single dosageform will vary depending upon the host treated, the particular mode ofadministration. Preferably, provided compositions should be formulatedso that a dosage of between 0.01-100 mg/kg body weight/day of thecompound can be administered to a patient receiving these compositions.

It should also be understood that a specific dosage and treatmentregimen for any particular patient will depend upon a variety offactors, including the activity of the specific compound employed, theage, body weight, general health, sex, diet, time of administration,rate of excretion, drug combination, and the judgment of the treatingphysician and the severity of the particular disease being treated. Theamount of a compound of the present invention in the composition willalso depend upon the particular compound in the composition.

Uses of Compounds and Pharmaceutically Acceptable Compositions

Compounds and compositions described herein are generally useful for thedegradation and/or inhibition of kinase activity of one or more enzymes.

As used herein, the terms “CDK1-mediated”, “CDK2-mediated”,“CDK4-mediated”, “CDK6-mediated”, “CDK7-mediated”, “CDK8-mediated”,and/or “CDK9-mediated” disorders, diseases, and/or conditions as usedherein means any disease or other deleterious condition in which one ormore of CDK1, CDK2, CDK4, CDK6, CDK7, CDK8, CDK9 or a mutant thereof,are known to play a role. Accordingly, another embodiment of the presentinvention relates to treating or lessening the severity of one or morediseases in which one or more of CDK1, CDK2, CDK4, CDK6, CDK7, CDK8,and/or CDK9 or a mutant thereof, are known to play a role. In someembodiments, the term “CDK2-mediated” also includes treating orlessening the severity of one or more diseases in which CCNE (e.g.,CCNE1) or a mutant thereof, are known to play a role.

Compounds of the present disclosure can degrade CDK2 or CDK2 and CCNE1and therefore are useful for treating diseases wherein the underlyingpathology is, wholly or partially, mediated by CDK2. Such diseasesinclude cancer and other diseases with proliferation disorder. In someembodiments, the present disclosure provides treatment of an individualor a patient in vivo using a provided compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof such that growth of cancerous tumors isinhibited. A provided compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof can be used to inhibit the growth of cancerous tumors withaberrations that activate CDK2 activity. These include, but not limitedto, disease (e.g., cancers) that are characterized by amplification oroverexpression of CCNE1 such as ovarian cancer, uterine carcinosarcomaand breast cancer and p27 inactivation such as breast cancer andmelanomas. Accordingly, in some embodiments of the methods, the patienthas been previously determined to have an amplification of the CCNE1gene and/or an expression level of CCNE1 in a biological sample obtainedfrom the human subject that is higher than a control expression level ofCCNE1. Alternatively, a provided compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof can be used in conjunction with other agents orstandard cancer treatments, as described below. In one embodiment, thepresent disclosure provides a method for inhibiting growth of tumorcells in vitro. The method includes contacting the tumor cells in vitrowith a provided compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method forinhibiting growth of tumor cells with CCNE1 amplification andoverexpression in an individual or a patient. The method includesadministering to the individual or patient in need thereof atherapeutically effective amount of a provided compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, provided herein is a method of inhibiting CDK2,comprising contacting the CDK2 with a provided compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments, providedherein is a method of inhibiting CDK2 in a patient, comprisingadministering to the patient a provided compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, provided herein is a method of inhibiting CDK2 andCCNE1, comprising contacting the CDK2 and CCNE1 with a provided compoundor a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments,provided herein is a method of inhibiting CDK2 and CCNE1 in a patient,comprising administering to the patient a provided compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, provided herein is a method of degrading CDK2,comprising contacting the CDK2 with a provided compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments, providedherein is a method of degrading CDK2 in a patient, comprisingadministering to the patient a provided compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, provided herein is a method of degrading CDK2 andinhibiting CCNE1, comprising contacting the CDK2 and CCNE1 with aprovided compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In someembodiments, provided herein is a method of degrading CDK2 andinhibiting CCNE1 in a patient, comprising administering to the patient aprovided compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, provided herein is a method of degrading CDK2 andCCNE1, comprising contacting the CDK2 and CCNE1 with a provided compoundor a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments,provided herein is a method of degrading CDK2 and CCNE1 in a patient,comprising administering to the patient a provided compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, provided herein is a method for treating cancer.The method includes administering to a patient (in need thereof), atherapeutically effective amount of a provided compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In another embodiment, thecancer is characterized by amplification or overexpression of CCNE1. Insome embodiments, the cancer is ovarian cancer or breast cancer,characterized by amplification or overexpression of CCNE1.

In some embodiments, provided herein is a method of treating a diseaseor disorder associated with CDK2 in a patient, comprising administeringto the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a provided compoundor a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments, thedisease or disorder associated with CDK2 is associated with anamplification of the CCNE1 gene and/or overexpression of CCNE1.

In some embodiments, the disease or disorder associated with CDK2 isN-myc amplified neuroblastoma cells (see Molenaar et al., Proc. Natl.Acad. Sci. USA, 2009, 106(31):12968-12973), K-Ras mutant lung cancers(see Hu, S., et al., Mol. Cancer Ther., 2015, 14(11):2576-85), andcancers with FBW7 mutation and CCNE1 overexpression (see Takada et al.,Cancer Res., 2017, 77(18):4881-4893).

In some embodiments, the disease or disorder associated with CDK2 islung squamous cell carcinoma, lung adenocarcinoma, pancreaticadenocarcinoma, breast invasive carcinoma, uterine carcinosarcoma,ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma, stomach adenocarcinoma, esophagealcarcinoma, bladder urothelial carcinoma, mesothelioma, or sarcoma.

In some embodiments, the disease or disorder associated with CDK2 islung adenocarcinoma, breast invasive carcinoma, uterine carcinosarcoma,ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma, or stomach adenocarcinoma.

In some embodiments, the disease or disorder associated with CDK2 is anadenocarcinoma, carcinoma, or cystadenocarcinoma.

In some embodiments, the disease or disorder associated with CDK2 isuterine cancer, ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, esophageal cancer, lungcancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, or breast cancer.

In some embodiments, the disease or disorder associated with CDK2 is acancer.

In some embodiments, the cancer is characterized by amplification oroverexpression of CCNE1. In some embodiments, the cancer is ovariancancer or breast cancer, characterized by amplification oroverexpression of CCNE1.

In some embodiments, the breast cancer is chemotherapy or radiotherapyresistant breast cancer, endocrine resistant breast cancer, trastuzumabresistant breast cancer, or breast cancer demonstrating primary oracquired resistance to CDK4/6 inhibition. In some embodiments, thebreast cancer is advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

Examples of cancers that are treatable using the compounds of thepresent disclosure include, but are not limited to, bone cancer,pancreatic cancer, skin cancer, cancer of the head or neck, cutaneous orintraocular malignant melanoma, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, rectalcancer, cancer of the anal region, stomach cancer, testicular cancer,uterine cancer, carcinoma of the fallopian tubes, carcinoma of theendometrium, endometrial cancer, carcinoma of the cervix, carcinoma ofthe vagina, carcinoma of the vulva, Hodgkin's Disease, non-Hodgkin'slymphoma, cancer of the esophagus, cancer of the small intestine, cancerof the endocrine system, cancer of the thyroid gland, cancer of theparathyroid gland, cancer of the adrenal gland, sarcoma of soft tissue,cancer of the urethra, cancer of the penis, chronic or acute leukemiasincluding acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, acutelymphoblastic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, solid tumors ofchildhood, lymphocytic lymphoma, cancer of the bladder, cancer of thekidney or urethra, carcinoma of the renal pelvis, neoplasm of thecentral nervous system (CNS), primary CNS lymphoma, tumor angiogenesis,spinal axis tumor, brain stem glioma, pituitary adenoma, Kaposi'ssarcoma, epidermoid cancer, squamous cell cancer, T-cell lymphoma,environmentally induced cancers including those induced by asbestos, andcombinations of said cancers. The compounds of the present disclosureare also useful for the treatment of metastatic cancers.

In some embodiments, cancers treatable with compounds of the presentdisclosure include melanoma (e.g., metastatic malignant melanoma, BRAFand HSP90 inhibition-resistant melanoma), renal cancer (e.g., clear cellcarcinoma), prostate cancer (e.g., hormone refractory prostateadenocarcinoma), breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer (e.g.,non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer), squamous cellhead and neck cancer, urothelial cancer (e.g., bladder) and cancers withhigh microsatellite instability (MSI^(high)). Additionally, thedisclosure includes refractory or recurrent malignancies whose growthmay be inhibited using the compounds of the disclosure.

In some embodiments, cancers that are treatable using the compounds ofthe present disclosure include, but are not limited to, solid tumors(e.g., prostate cancer, colon cancer, esophageal cancer, endometrialcancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, renal cancer, hepatic cancer,pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cancersof the head and neck, thyroid cancer, glioblastoma, sarcoma, bladdercancer, etc.), hematological cancers (e.g., lymphoma, leukemia such asacute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myelogenous leukemia (AML),chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML),DLBCL, mantle cell lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (including relapsed orrefractory NHL and recurrent follicular), Hodgkin lymphoma or multiplemyeloma) and combinations of said cancers.

In some embodiments, cancers that are treatable using the compounds ofthe present disclosure include, but are not limited to,cholangiocarcinoma, bile duct cancer, triple negative breast cancer,rhabdomyosarcoma, small cell lung cancer, leiomyosarcoma, hepatocellularcarcinoma, Ewing's sarcoma, brain cancer, brain tumor, astrocytoma,neuroblastoma, neurofibroma, basal cell carcinoma, chondrosarcoma,epithelioid sarcoma, eye cancer, Fallopian tube cancer, gastrointestinalcancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, hairy cell leukemia, intestinalcancer, islet cell cancer, oral cancer, mouth cancer, throat cancer,laryngeal cancer, lip cancer, mesothelioma, neck cancer, nasal cavitycancer, ocular cancer, ocular melanoma, pelvic cancer, rectal cancer,renal cell carcinoma, salivary gland cancer, sinus cancer, spinalcancer, tongue cancer, tubular carcinoma, urethral cancer, and ureteralcancer.

In some embodiments, the compounds of the present disclosure can be usedto treat sickle cell disease and sickle cell anemia.

In some embodiments, diseases and indications that are treatable usingthe compounds of the present disclosure include, but are not limited tohematological cancers, sarcomas, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers,genitourinary tract cancers, liver cancers, bone cancers, nervous systemcancers, gynecological cancers, and skin cancers.

Exemplary hematological cancers include lymphomas and leukemias such asacute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myelogenous leukemia (AML),acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL),chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma(DLBCL), mantle cell lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (including relapsedor refractory NHL and recurrent follicular), Hodgkin lymphoma,myeloproliferative diseases (e.g., primary myelofibrosis (PMF),polycythemia vera (PV), and essential thrombocytosis (ET)),myelodysplasia syndrome (MDS), T-cell acute lymphoblastic lymphoma(T-ALL) and multiple myeloma (MM).

Exemplary sarcomas include chondrosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma,osteosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, angiosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, liposarcoma,myxoma, rhabdomyoma, rhabdosarcoma, fibroma, lipoma, harmatoma, andteratoma.

Exemplary lung cancers include non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), smallcell lung cancer (SCLC), bronchogenic carcinoma, squamous cell,undifferentiated small cell, undifferentiated large cell,adenocarcinoma, alveolar (bronchiolar) carcinoma, bronchial adenoma,chondromatous hamartoma, and mesothelioma.

Exemplary gastrointestinal cancers include cancers of the esophagus(squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, leiomyosarcoma, lymphoma),stomach (carcinoma, lymphoma, leiomyosarcoma), pancreas (ductaladenocarcinoma, insulinoma, glucagonoma, gastrinoma, carcinoid tumors,vipoma), small bowel (adenocarcinoma, lymphoma, carcinoid tumors,Kaposi's sarcoma, leiomyoma, hemangioma, lipoma, neurofibroma, fibroma),large bowel (adenocarcinoma, tubular adenoma, villous adenoma,hamartoma, leiomyoma), and colorectal cancer.

Exemplary genitourinary tract cancers include cancers of the kidney(adenocarcinoma, Wilm's tumor [nephroblastoma]), bladder and urethra(squamous cell carcinoma, transitional cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma),prostate (adenocarcinoma, sarcoma), and testis (seminoma, teratoma,embryonal carcinoma, teratocarcinoma, choriocarcinoma, sarcoma,interstitial cell carcinoma, fibroma, fibroadenoma, adenomatoid tumors,lipoma).

Exemplary liver cancers include hepatoma (hepatocellular carcinoma),cholangiocarcinoma, hepatoblastoma, angiosarcoma, hepatocellularadenoma, and hemangioma.

Exemplary bone cancers include, for example, osteogenic sarcoma(osteosarcoma), fibrosarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma,chondrosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, malignant lymphoma (reticulum cellsarcoma), multiple myeloma, malignant giant cell tumor chordoma,osteochronfroma (osteocartilaginous exostoses), benign chondroma,chondroblastoma, chondromyxofibroma, osteoid osteoma, and giant celltumors

Exemplary nervous system cancers include cancers of the skull (osteoma,hemangioma, granuloma, xanthoma, osteitis deformans), meninges(meningioma, meningiosarcoma, gliomatosis), brain (astrocytoma,medulloblastoma, glioma, ependymoma, germinoma (pinealoma),glioblastoma, glioblastoma multiform, oligodendroglioma, schwannoma,retinoblastoma, congenital tumors), and spinal cord (neurofibroma,meningioma, glioma, sarcoma), as well as neuroblastoma andLhermitte-Duclos disease.

Exemplary gynecological cancers include cancers of the uterus(endometrial carcinoma), cervix (cervical carcinoma, pre-tumor cervicaldysplasia), ovaries (ovarian carcinoma (serous cystadenocarcinoma,mucinous cystadenocarcinoma, unclassified carcinoma), granulosa-thecalcell tumors, Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors, dysgerminoma, malignantteratoma), vulva (squamous cell carcinoma, intraepithelial carcinoma,adenocarcinoma, fibrosarcoma, melanoma), vagina (clear cell carcinoma,squamous cell carcinoma, botryoid sarcoma (embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma),and fallopian tubes (carcinoma).

Exemplary skin cancers include melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, Merkelcell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, molesdysplastic nevi, lipoma, angioma, dermatofibroma, and keloids. In someembodiments, diseases and indications that are treatable using thecompounds of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to,sickle cell disease (e.g., sickle cell anemia), triple-negative breastcancer (TNBC), myelodysplastic syndromes, testicular cancer, bile ductcancer, esophageal cancer, and urothelial carcinoma.

It is believed that a provided compound or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof may possess satisfactory pharmacological profile andpromising biopharmaceutical properties, such as toxicological profile,metabolism and pharmacokinetic properties, solubility, and permeability.It will be understood that determination of appropriatebiopharmaceutical properties is within the knowledge of a person skilledin the art, e.g., determination of cytotoxicity in cells or inhibitionof certain targets or channels to determine potential toxicity.

As used herein, the terms “treatment,” “treat,” and “treating” refer toreversing, alleviating, delaying the onset of, or inhibiting theprogress of a disease or disorder, or one or more symptoms thereof, asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, treatment may be administeredafter one or more symptoms have developed. In other embodiments,treatment may be administered in the absence of symptoms. For example,treatment may be administered to a susceptible individual prior to theonset of symptoms (e.g., in light of a history of symptoms and/or inlight of genetic or other susceptibility factors). Treatment may also becontinued after symptoms have resolved, for example to prevent or delaytheir recurrence.

The terms “individual” or “patient,” used interchangeably, refer to anyanimal, including mammals, preferably mice, rats, other rodents,rabbits, dogs, cats, swine, cattle, sheep, horses, or primates, and mostpreferably humans.

The phrase “therapeutically effective amount” refers to the amount ofactive compound or pharmaceutical agent that elicits the biological ormedicinal response in a tissue, system, animal, individual or human thatis being sought by a researcher, veterinarian, medical doctor or otherclinician.

In some embodiments, the compounds of the invention are useful inpreventing or reducing the risk of developing any of the diseasesreferred to herein; e.g., preventing or reducing the risk of developinga disease, condition or disorder in an individual who may be predisposedto the disease, condition or disorder but does not yet experience ordisplay the pathology or symptomatology of the disease.

Co-Administration with One or More Other Therapeutic Agent(s)

Depending upon the particular condition, or disease, to be treated,additional therapeutic agents that are normally administered to treatthat condition, can also be present in the compositions of thisinvention. As used herein, additional therapeutic agents that arenormally administered to treat a particular disease, or condition, areknown as “appropriate for the disease, or condition, being treated.”

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treatinga disclosed disease or condition comprising administering to a patientin need thereof an effective amount of a compound disclosed herein or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and co-administeringsimultaneously or sequentially an effective amount of one or moreadditional therapeutic agents, such as those described herein. In someembodiments, the method includes co-administering one additionaltherapeutic agent. In some embodiments, the method includesco-administering two additional therapeutic agents. In some embodiments,the combination of the disclosed compound and the additional therapeuticagent or agents acts synergistically.

A compound of the current invention can also be used in combination withknown therapeutic processes, for example, the administration of hormonesor radiation. In certain embodiments, a provided compound is used as aradiosensitizer, especially for the treatment of tumors which exhibitpoor sensitivity to radiotherapy.

A compound of the current invention can be administered alone or incombination with one or more other therapeutic compounds, possiblecombination therapy taking the form of fixed combinations or theadministration of a compound of the invention and one or more othertherapeutic compounds being staggered or given independently of oneanother, or the combined administration of fixed combinations and one ormore other therapeutic compounds. A compound of the current inventioncan besides, or in addition, be administered especially for tumortherapy in combination with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy,phototherapy, surgical intervention, or a combination of these.Long-term therapy is equally possible, as is adjuvant therapy in thecontext of other treatment strategies, as described above. Otherpossible treatments are therapy to maintain the patient's status aftertumor regression, or even chemopreventive therapy, for example inpatients at risk.

One or more other therapeutic agent(s) can be administered separatelyfrom a compound or composition of the invention, as part of a multipledosage regimen. Alternatively, one or more other therapeutic agent(s)may be part of a single dosage form, mixed together with a compound ofthis invention in a single composition. If administered as a multipledosage regime, one or more other therapeutic agent(s) and a compound orcomposition of the invention can be administered simultaneously,sequentially or within a period of time from one another, for examplewithin 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,18, 20, 21, 22, 23, or 24 hours from one another. In some embodiments,one or more other therapeutic agent(s) and a compound or composition ofthe invention are administered as a multiple dosage regimen withingreater than 24 hours apart.

As used herein, the term “combination,” “combined,” and related termsrefers to the simultaneous or sequential administration of therapeuticagents in accordance with this invention. For example, a compound of thepresent invention can be administered with one or more other therapeuticagent(s) simultaneously or sequentially in separate unit dosage forms ortogether in a single unit dosage form. Accordingly, the presentinvention provides a single unit dosage form comprising a compound ofthe current invention, one or more other therapeutic agent(s), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant, or vehicle.

The amount of a compound of the invention and one or more othertherapeutic agent(s) (in those compositions which comprise an additionaltherapeutic agent as described above) that can be combined with thecarrier materials to produce a single dosage form varies depending uponthe host treated and the particular mode of administration. Preferably,a composition of the invention should be formulated so that a dosage ofbetween 0.01-100 mg/kg body weight/day of a compound of the inventioncan be administered.

In those compositions which comprise one or more other therapeuticagent(s), the one or more other therapeutic agent(s) and a compound ofthe invention can act synergistically. Therefore, the amount of the oneor more other therapeutic agent(s) in such compositions may be less thanthat required in a monotherapy utilizing only that therapeutic agent. Insuch compositions a dosage of between 0.01-1,000 g/kg body weight/day ofthe one or more other therapeutic agent(s) can be administered.

The amount of one or more other therapeutic agent(s) present in thecompositions of this invention may be no more than the amount that wouldnormally be administered in a composition comprising that therapeuticagent as the only active agent. Preferably the amount of one or moreother therapeutic agent(s) in the presently disclosed compositionsranges from about 50% to 100% of the amount normally present in acomposition comprising that agent as the only therapeutically activeagent. In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent(s) isadministered at a dosage of about 50%, about 55%, about 60%, about 65%,about 70%, about 75%, about 80%, about 85%, about 90%, or about 95% ofthe amount normally administered for that agent. As used herein, thephrase “normally administered” means the amount an FDA approvedtherapeutic agent is provided for dosing per the FDA label insert.

The compounds of this invention, or pharmaceutical compositions thereof,can also be incorporated into compositions for coating an implantablemedical device, such as prostheses, artificial valves, vascular grafts,stents and catheters. Vascular stents, for example, have been used toovercome restenosis (re-narrowing of the vessel wall after injury).However, patients using stents or other implantable devices risk clotformation or platelet activation. These unwanted effects may beprevented or mitigated by pre-coating the device with a pharmaceuticallyacceptable composition comprising a kinase inhibitor. Implantabledevices coated with a compound of this invention are another embodimentof the present invention.

Exemplary Other Therapeutic Agents

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is a Poly ADPribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitor. In some embodiments, a PARPinhibitor is selected from olaparib (LYNPARZA®, AstraZeneca); rucaparib(RUBRACA®, Clovis Oncology); niraparib (ZEJULA®, Tesaro); talazoparib(MDV3800/BMN 673/LT00673, Medivation/Pfizer/Biomarin); veliparib(ABT-888, AbbVie); and BGB-290 (BeiGene, Inc.).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is a histonedeacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor. In some embodiments, an HDAC inhibitor isselected from vorinostat (ZOLINZA®, Merck); romidepsin (ISTODAX®,Celgene); panobinostat (FARYDAK®, Novartis); belinostat (BELEODAQ®,Spectrum Pharmaceuticals); entinostat (SNDX-275, Syndax Pharmaceuticals)(NCT00866333); and chidamide (EPIDAZA®, HBI-8000, ChipscreenBiosciences, China).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is a CDKinhibitor, such as a CDK4/CDK6 inhibitor. In some embodiments, a CDK 4/6inhibitor is selected from palbociclib (IBRANCE®, Pfizer); ribociclib(KISQALI®, Novartis); abemaciclib (Ly2835219, Eli Lilly); andtrilaciclib (G1T28, G1 Therapeutics).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is aphosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K) inhibitor. In some embodiments, aPI3K inhibitor is selected from idelalisib (ZYDELIG®, Gilead), alpelisib(BYL719, Novartis), taselisib (GDC-0032, Genentech/Roche); pictilisib(GDC-0941, Genentech/Roche); copanlisib (BAY806946, Bayer); duvelisib(formerly IPI-145, Infinity Pharmaceuticals); PQR309 (PiqurTherapeutics, Switzerland); and TGR1202 (formerly R^(p)5230, TGTherapeutics).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is aplatinum-based therapeutic, also referred to as platins. Platins causecross-linking of DNA, such that they inhibit DNA repair and/or DNAsynthesis, mostly in rapidly reproducing cells, such as cancer cells. Insome embodiments, a platinum-based therapeutic is selected fromcisplatin (PLATINOL®, Bristol-Myers Squibb); carboplatin (PARAPLATIN®,Bristol-Myers Squibb; also, Teva; Pfizer); oxaliplatin (ELOXITIN®Sanofi-Aventis); nedaplatin (AQUPLA®, Shionogi), picoplatin (PoniardPharmaceuticals); and satraplatin (JM-216, Agennix).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is a taxanecompound, which causes disruption of microtubules, which are essentialfor cell division. In some embodiments, a taxane compound is selectedfrom paclitaxel (TAXOL®, Bristol-Myers Squibb), docetaxel (TAXOTERE®,Sanofi-Aventis; DOCEFREZ®, Sun Pharmaceutical), albumin-bound paclitaxel(ABRAXANE®; Abraxis/Celgene), cabazitaxel (JEVTANA®, Sanofi-Aventis),and SID530 (SK Chemicals, Co.) (NCT00931008).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is a nucleosideinhibitor, or a therapeutic agent that interferes with normal DNAsynthesis, protein synthesis, cell replication, or will otherwiseinhibit rapidly proliferating cells.

In some embodiments, a nucleoside inhibitor is selected from trabectedin(guanidine alkylating agent, YONDELIS®, Janssen Oncology),mechlorethamine (alkylating agent, VALCHLOR®, Aktelion Pharmaceuticals);vincristine (ONCOVIN®, Eli Lilly; VINCASAR®, Teva Pharmaceuticals;MARQIBO®, Talon Therapeutics); temozolomide (prodrug to alkylating agent5-(3-methyltriazen-1-yl)-imidazole-4-carboxamide (MTIC) TEMODAR®,Merck); cytarabine injection (ara-C, antimetabolic cytidine analog,Pfizer); lomustine (alkylating agent, CEENU®, Bristol-Myers Squibb;GLEOSTINE®, NextSource Biotechnology); azacitidine (pyrimidinenucleoside analog of cytidine, VIDAZA®, Celgene); omacetaxinemepesuccinate (cephalotaxine ester) (protein synthesis inhibitor,SYNRIBO®; Teva Pharmaceuticals); asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi(enzyme for depletion of asparagine, ELSPAR®, Lundbeck; ERWINAZE®, EUSAPharma); eribulin mesylate (microtubule inhibitor, tubulin-basedantimitotic, HALAVEN®, Eisai); cabazitaxel (microtubule inhibitor,tubulin-based antimitotic, JEVTANA®, Sanofi-Aventis); capacetrine(thymidylate synthase inhibitor, XELODA®, Genentech); bendamustine(bifunctional mechlorethamine derivative, believed to form interstrandDNA cross-links, TREANDA®, Cephalon/Teva); ixabepilone (semi-syntheticanalog of epothilone B, microtubule inhibitor, tubulin-basedantimitotic, IXEMPRA®, Bristol-Myers Squibb); nelarabine (prodrug ofdeoxyguanosine analog, nucleoside metabolic inhibitor, ARRANON®,Novartis); clorafabine (prodrug of ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor,competitive inhibitor of deoxycytidine, CLOLAR®, Sanofi-Aventis); andtrifluridine and tipiracil (thymidine-based nucleoside analog andthymidine phosphorylase inhibitor, LONSURF®, Taiho Oncology).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is a kinaseinhibitor or VEGF-R antagonist. Approved VEGF inhibitors and kinaseinhibitors useful in the present invention include: bevacizumab(AVASTIN®, Genentech/Roche) an anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody;ramucirumab (CYRAMZA®, Eli Lilly), an anti-VEGFR-2 antibody andziv-aflibercept, also known as VEGF Trap (ZALTRAP®; Regeneron/Sanofi).VEGFR inhibitors, such as regorafenib (STIVARGA®, Bayer); vandetanib(CAPRELSA®, AstraZeneca); axitinib (INLYTA®, Pfizer); and lenvatinib(LENVIMA®, Eisai); Raf inhibitors, such as sorafenib (NEXAVAR®, Bayer AGand Onyx); dabrafenib (TAFINLAR®, Novartis); and vemurafenib (ZELBORAF®,Genentech/Roche); MEK inhibitors, such as cobimetanib (COTELLIC®,Exelexis/Genentech/Roche); trametinib (MEKINIST®, Novartis); Bcr-Abltyrosine kinase inhibitors, such as imatinib (GLEEVEC®, Novartis);nilotinib (TASIGNA®, Novartis); dasatinib (SPRYCEL®,BristolMyersSquibb); bosutinib (BOSULIF®, Pfizer); and ponatinib(INCLUSIG®, Ariad Pharmaceuticals); Her2 and EGFR inhibitors, such asgefitinib (IRESSA®, AstraZeneca); erlotinib (TARCEEVA®,Genentech/Roche/Astellas); lapatinib (TYKERB®, Novartis); afatinib(GILOTRIF®, Boehringer Ingelheim); osimertinib (targeting activatedEGFR, TAGRISSO®, AstraZeneca); and brigatinib (ALUNBRIG®, AriadPharmaceuticals); c-Met and VEGFR2 inhibitors, such as cabozanitib(COMETRIQ®, Exelexis); and multikinase inhibitors, such as sunitinib(SUTENT®, Pfizer); pazopanib (VOTRIENT®, Novartis); ALK inhibitors, suchas crizotinib (XALKORI®, Pfizer); ceritinib (ZYKADIA®, Novartis); andalectinib (ALECENZa®, Genentech/Roche); Bruton's tyrosine kinaseinhibitors, such as ibrutinib (IMBRUVICA®, Pharmacyclics/Janssen); andFlt3 receptor inhibitors, such as midostaurin (RYDAPT®, Novartis).

Other kinase inhibitors and VEGF-R antagonists that are in developmentand may be used in the present invention include tivozanib (AveoPharmaecuticals); vatalanib (Bayer/Novartis); lucitanib (ClovisOncology); dovitinib (TK1258, Novartis); Chiauanib (ChipscreenBiosciences); CEP-11981 (Cephalon); linifanib (Abbott Laboratories);neratinib (HKI-272, Puma Biotechnology); radotinib (SUPECT®, IY5511,Il-Yang Pharmaceuticals, S. Korea); ruxolitinib (JAKAFI®, IncyteCorporation); PTC299 (PTC Therapeutics); CP-547,632 (Pfizer); foretinib(Exelexis, GlaxoSmithKline); quizartinib (Daiichi Sankyo) and motesanib(Amgen/Takeda).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is an mTORinhibitor, which inhibits cell proliferation, angiogenesis and glucoseuptake. In some embodiments, an mTOR inhibitor is everolimus (AFINITOR®,Novartis); temsirolimus (TORISEL®, Pfizer); and sirolimus (RAPAMUNE®,Pfizer).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is a proteasomeinhibitor. Approved proteasome inhibitors useful in the presentinvention include bortezomib (VELCADE®, Takeda); carfilzomib (KYPROLIS®,Amgen); and ixazomib (NINLARO®, Takeda).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is a growthfactor antagonist, such as an antagonist of platelet-derived growthfactor (PDGF), or epidermal growth factor (EGF) or its receptor (EGFR).Approved PDGF antagonists which may be used in the present inventioninclude olaratumab (LARTRUVO®; Eli Lilly). Approved EGFR antagonistswhich may be used in the present invention include cetuximab (ERBITUX®,Eli Lilly); necitumumab (PORTRAZZA®, Eli Lilly), panitumumab (VECTIBIX®,Amgen); and osimertinib (targeting activated EGFR, TAGRISSO®,AstraZeneca).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is an aromataseinhibitor. In some embodiments, an aromatase inhibitor is selected fromexemestane (AROMASIN®, Pfizer); anastazole (ARIMIDEX®, AstraZeneca) andletrozole (FEMARA®, Novartis).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is anantagonist of the hedgehog pathway. Approved hedgehog pathway inhibitorswhich may be used in the present invention include sonidegib (ODOMZO®,Sun Pharmaceuticals); and vismodegib (ERIVEDGE®, Genentech), both fortreatment of basal cell carcinoma.

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is a folic acidinhibitor. Approved folic acid inhibitors useful in the presentinvention include pemetrexed (ALIMTA®, Eli Lilly).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is a CCchemokine receptor 4 (CCR4) inhibitor. CCR4 inhibitors being studiedthat may be useful in the present invention include mogamulizumab(POTELIGEO®, Kyowa Hakko Kirin, Japan).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is anisocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) inhibitor. IDH inhibitors being studiedwhich may be used in the present invention include AG120 (Celgene;NCT02677922); AG221 (Celgene, NCT02677922; NCT02577406); BAY1436032(Bayer, NCT02746081); IDH305 (Novartis, NCT02987010).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is an arginaseinhibitor. Arginase inhibitors being studied which may be used in thepresent invention include AEB1102 (pegylated recombinant arginase,Aeglea Biotherapeutics), which is being studied in Phase 1 clinicaltrials for acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome(NCT02732184) and solid tumors (NCT02561234); and CB-1158 (CalitheraBiosciences).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is aglutaminase inhibitor. Glutaminase inhibitors being studied which may beused in the present invention include CB-839 (Calithera Biosciences).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is an antibodythat binds to tumor antigens, that is, proteins expressed on the cellsurface of tumor cells. Approved antibodies that bind to tumor antigenswhich may be used in the present invention include rituximab (RITUXAN®,Genentech/BiogenIdec); ofatumumab (anti-CD20, ARZERRA®,GlaxoSmithKline); obinutuzumab (anti-CD20, GAZYVA®, Genentech),ibritumomab (anti-CD20 and Yttrium-90, ZEVALIN®, SpectrumPharmaceuticals); daratumumab (anti-CD38, DARZALEX®, Janssen Biotech),dinutuximab (anti-glycolipid GD2, UNITUXIN®, United Therapeutics);trastuzumab (anti-HER2, HERCEPTIN®, Genentech); ado-trastuzumabemtansine (anti-HER2, fused to emtansine, KADCYLA®, Genentech); andpertuzumab (anti-HER2, PERJETA®, Genentech); and brentuximab vedotin(anti-CD30-drug conjugate, ADCETRIS®, Seattle Genetics).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is atopoisomerase inhibitor. Approved topoisomerase inhibitors useful in thepresent invention include irinotecan (ONIVYDE®, MerrimackPharmaceuticals); topotecan (HYCAMTIN®, GlaxoSmithKline). Topoisomeraseinhibitors being studied which may be used in the present inventioninclude pixantrone (PIXUVRI®, CTI Biopharma).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is an inhibitorof anti-apoptotic proteins, such as BCL-2. Approved anti-apoptoticswhich may be used in the present invention include venetoclax(VENCLEXTA®, AbbVie/Genentech); and blinatumomab (BLINCYTO®, Amgen).Other therapeutic agents targeting apoptotic proteins which haveundergone clinical testing and may be used in the present inventioninclude navitoclax (ABT-263, Abbott), a BCL-2 inhibitor (NCT02079740).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is an androgenreceptor inhibitor. Approved androgen receptor inhibitors useful in thepresent invention include enzalutamide (XTANDI®, Astellas/Medivation);approved inhibitors of androgen synthesis include abiraterone (ZYTIGA®,Centocor/Ortho); approved antagonist of gonadotropin-releasing hormone(GnRH) receptor (degaralix, FIRMAGON®, Ferring Pharmaceuticals).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is a selectiveestrogen receptor modulator (SERM), which interferes with the synthesisor activity of estrogens. Approved SERMs useful in the present inventioninclude raloxifene (EVISTA®, Eli Lilly).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is an inhibitorof bone resorption. An approved therapeutic which inhibits boneresorption is Denosumab (XGEVA®, Amgen), an antibody that binds toRANKL, prevents binding to its receptor RANK, found on the surface ofosteoclasts, their precursors, and osteoclast-like giant cells, whichmediates bone pathology in solid tumors with osseous metastases. Otherapproved therapeutics that inhibit bone resorption includebisphosphonates, such as zoledronic acid (ZOMETA®, Novartis).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is an inhibitorof interaction between the two primary p53 suppressor proteins, MDMX andMDM2. Inhibitors of p53 suppression proteins being studied which may beused in the present invention include ALRN-6924 (Aileron), a stapledpeptide that equipotently binds to and disrupts the interaction of MDMXand MDM2 with p53. ALRN-6924 is currently being evaluated in clinicaltrials for the treatment of AML, advanced myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)and peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) (NCT02909972; NCT02264613).

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is an inhibitorof transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta or TGFβ). Inhibitors ofTGF-beta proteins being studied which may be used in the presentinvention include NIS793 (Novartis), an anti-TGF-beta antibody beingtested in the clinic for treatment of various cancers, including breast,lung, hepatocellular, colorectal, pancreatic, prostate and renal cancer(NCT 02947165). In some embodiments, the inhibitor of TGF-beta proteinsis fresolimumab (GC1008; Sanofi-Genzyme), which is being studied formelanoma (NCT00923169); renal cell carcinoma (NCT00356460); andnon-small cell lung cancer (NCT02581787). Additionally, in someembodiments, the additional therapeutic agent is a TGF-beta trap, suchas described in Connolly et al. (2012) Int'l J. Biological Sciences8:964-978. One therapeutic compound currently in clinical trials fortreatment of solid tumors is M7824 (Merck KgaA—formerly MSB0011459X),which is a bispecific, anti-PD-L1/TGF-β trap compound (NCT02699515); and(NCT02517398). M7824 is comprised of a fully human IgG1 antibody againstPD-L1 fused to the extracellular domain of human TGF-beta receptor II,which functions as a TGF-β “trap.”

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is selectedfrom glembatumumab vedotin-monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) (Celldex), ananti-glycoprotein NMB (gpNMB) antibody (CR011) linked to the cytotoxicMMAE. gpNMB is a protein overexpressed by multiple tumor typesassociated with cancer cells' ability to metastasize.

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agents is anantiproliferative compound. Such antiproliferative compounds include,but are not limited to aromatase inhibitors; antiestrogens;topoisomerase I inhibitors; topoisomerase II inhibitors; microtubuleactive compounds; alkylating compounds; histone deacetylase inhibitors;compounds which induce cell differentiation processes; cyclooxygenaseinhibitors; MMP inhibitors; mTOR inhibitors; antineoplasticantimetabolites; platin compounds; compounds targeting/decreasing aprotein or lipid kinase activity and further anti-angiogenic compounds;compounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of a protein orlipid phosphatase; gonadorelin agonists; anti-androgens; methionineaminopeptidase inhibitors; matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors;bisphosphonates; biological response modifiers; antiproliferativeantibodies; heparanase inhibitors; inhibitors of Ras oncogenic isoforms;telomerase inhibitors; proteasome inhibitors; compounds used in thetreatment of hematologic malignancies; compounds which target, decreaseor inhibit the activity of Flt-3; Hsp90 inhibitors such as 17-AAG(17-allylaminogeldanamycin, NSC330507), 17-DMAG(17-dimethylaminoethylamino-17-demethoxy-geldanamycin, NSC707545),IPI-504, TEMODAL CNF1010, CNF2024, CNF1010 from Conforma Therapeutics;temozolomide (TEMODAL®); kinesin spindle protein inhibitors, such asSB715992 or SB743921 from GlaxoSmithKline, or pentamidine/chlorpromazinefrom CombinatoRx; MEK inhibitors such as ARRY142886 from ArrayBioPharma, AZd₆244 from AstraZeneca, PD181461 from Pfizer andleucovorin.

The term “aromatase inhibitor” as used herein relates to a compoundwhich inhibits estrogen production, for instance, the conversion of thesubstrates androstenedione and testosterone to estrone and estradiol,respectively. The term includes, but is not limited to steroids,especially atamestane, exemestane and formestane and, in particular,non-steroids, especially aminoglutethimide, roglethimide,pyridoglutethimide, trilostane, testolactone, ketokonazole, vorozole,fadrozole, anastrozole and letrozole. Exemestane is marketed under thetrade name AROMASIN™. Formestane is marketed under the trade nameLENTARON™. Fadrozole is marketed under the trade name AFEMA™.Anastrozole is marketed under the trade name ARIMIDEX™. Letrozole ismarketed under the trade names FEMARA™ or FEMAr™. Aminoglutethimide ismarketed under the trade name ORIMETEN™. A combination of the inventioncomprising a chemotherapeutic agent which is an aromatase inhibitor isparticularly useful for the treatment of hormone receptor positivetumors, such as breast tumors.

The term “antiestrogen” as used herein relates to a compound whichantagonizes the effect of estrogens at the estrogen receptor level. Theterm includes, but is not limited to tamoxifen, fulvestrant, raloxifeneand raloxifene hydrochloride. Tamoxifen is marketed under the trade nameNOLVADEX™ Raloxifene hydrochloride is marketed under the trade nameEVISTA™. Fulvestrant can be administered under the trade name FASLODEX™.A combination of the invention comprising a chemotherapeutic agent whichis an antiestrogen is particularly useful for the treatment of estrogenreceptor positive tumors, such as breast tumors.

The term “anti-androgen” as used herein relates to any substance whichis capable of inhibiting the biological effects of androgenic hormonesand includes, but is not limited to, bicalutamide (CASODEX™). The term“gonadorelin agonist” as used herein includes, but is not limited toabarelix, goserelin, and goserelin acetate. Goserelin can beadministered under the trade name ZOLADEX™

The term “topoisomerase I inhibitor” as used herein includes, but is notlimited to topotecan, gimatecan, irinotecan, camptothecian and itsanalogues, 9-nitrocamptothecin and the macromolecular camptothecinconjugate PNU-166148. Irinotecan can be administered, e.g., in the formas it is marketed, e.g., under the trademark CAMPTOSAR™. Topotecan ismarketed under the trade name HYCAMPTIN™

The term “topoisomerase II inhibitor” as used herein includes, but isnot limited to the anthracyclines such as doxorubicin (includingliposomal formulation, such as CAELYX™), daunorubicin, epirubicin,idarubicin and nemorubicin, the anthraquinones mitoxantrone andlosoxantrone, and the podophillotoxines etoposide and teniposide.Etoposide is marketed under the trade name ETOPOPHOS™ Teniposide ismarketed under the trade name VM 26-Bristol Doxorubicin is marketedunder the trade name ACRIBLASTIN™ or ADRIAMYCIN™. Epirubicin is marketedunder the trade name FARMORUBICIN™. Idarubicin is marketed. under thetrade name ZAVEDOS™. Mitoxantrone is marketed under the trade nameNOVANTRON™

The term “microtubule active agent” relates to microtubule stabilizing,microtubule destabilizing compounds and microtublin polymerizationinhibitors including, but not limited to taxanes, such as paclitaxel anddocetaxel; vinca alkaloids, such as vinblastine or vinblastine sulfate,vincristine or vincristine sulfate, and vinorelbine; discodermolides;cochicine and epothilones and derivatives thereof. Paclitaxel ismarketed under the trade name TAXOL™. Docetaxel is marketed under thetrade name TAXOTERE™. Vinblastine sulfate is marketed under the tradename VINBLASTIN R.P™. Vincristine sulfate is marketed under the tradename FARMISTIN™

The term “alkylating agent” as used herein includes, but is not limitedto, cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, melphalan or nitrosourea (BCNU orGliadel). Cyclophosphamide is marketed under the trade name CYCLOSTIN™.Ifosfamide is marketed under the trade name HOLOXAN™

The term “histone deacetylase inhibitors” or “HDAC inhibitors” relatesto compounds which inhibit the histone deacetylase and which possessantiproliferative activity. This includes, but is not limited to,suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA).

The term “antineoplastic antimetabolite” includes, but is not limitedto, 5-fluorouracil or 5-FU, capecitabine, gemcitabine, DNA demethylatingcompounds, such as 5-azacytidine and decitabine, methotrexate andedatrexate, and folic acid antagonists such as pemetrexed. Capecitabineis marketed under the trade name XELODA™. Gemcitabine is marketed underthe trade name GEMZAR™

The term “platin compound” as used herein includes, but is not limitedto, carboplatin, cisplatin, cisplatinum and oxaliplatin. Carboplatin canbe administered, e.g., in the form as it is marketed, e.g., under thetrademark CARBOPLAT™. Oxaliplatin can be administered, e.g., in the formas it is marketed, e.g. under the trademark ELOXATIN™

The term “compounds targeting/decreasing a protein or lipid kinaseactivity; or a protein or lipid phosphatase activity; or furtheranti-angiogenic compounds” as used herein includes, but is not limitedto, protein tyrosine kinase and/or serine and/or threonine kinaseinhibitors or lipid kinase inhibitors, such as a) compounds targeting,decreasing or inhibiting the activity of the platelet-derived growthfactor-receptors (PDGFR), such as compounds which target, decrease orinhibit the activity of PDGFR, especially compounds which inhibit thePDGF receptor, such as an N-phenyl-2-pyrimidine-amine derivative, suchas imatinib, SU101, SU6668 and GFB-111; b) compounds targeting,decreasing or inhibiting the activity of the fibroblast growthfactor-receptors (FGFR); c) compounds targeting, decreasing orinhibiting the activity of the insulin-like growth factor receptor I(IGF-IR), such as compounds which target, decrease or inhibit theactivity of IGF-IR, especially compounds which inhibit the kinaseactivity of IGF-I receptor, or antibodies that target the extracellulardomain of IGF-I receptor or its growth factors; d) compounds targeting,decreasing or inhibiting the activity of the Trk receptor tyrosinekinase family, or ephrin B4 inhibitors; e) compounds targeting,decreasing or inhibiting the activity of the AxI receptor tyrosinekinase family; f) compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibiting theactivity of the Ret receptor tyrosine kinase; g) compounds targeting,decreasing or inhibiting the activity of the Kit/SCFR receptor tyrosinekinase, such as imatinib; h) compounds targeting, decreasing orinhibiting the activity of the C-kit receptor tyrosine kinases, whichare part of the PDGFR family, such as compounds which target, decreaseor inhibit the activity of the c-Kit receptor tyrosine kinase family,especially compounds which inhibit the c-Kit receptor, such as imatinib;i) compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibiting the activity of membersof the c-Abl family, their gene-fusion products (e.g., BCR-Abl kinase)and mutants, such as compounds which target decrease or inhibit theactivity of c-Abl family members and their gene fusion products, such asan N-phenyl-2-pyrimidine-amine derivative, such as imatinib or nilotinib(AMN107); PD180970; AG957; NSC 680410; PD173955 from ParkeDavis; ordasatinib (BMS-354825); j) compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibitingthe activity of members of the protein kinase C (PKC) and Raf family ofserine/threonine kinases, members of the MEK, SRC, JAK/pan-JAK, FAK,PDK1, PKB/Akt, Ras/MAPK, PI3K, SYK, TYK2, BTK and TEC family, and/ormembers of the cyclin-dependent kinase family (CDK) includingstaurosporne derivatives, such as midostaurin; examples of furthercompounds include UCN-01, safingol, BAY 43-9006, Bryostatin 1,Perifosine; llmofosine; RO 318220 and RO 320432; GO 6976; Isis 3521;LY333531/LY379196; isochinoline compounds; FTIs; PD184352 or QAN697 (aPI3K inhibitor) or AT7519 (CDK inhibitor); k) compounds targeting,decreasing or inhibiting the activity of protein-tyrosine kinaseinhibitors, such as compounds which target, decrease or inhibit theactivity of protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitors include imatinib mesylate(GLEEVEC™) or tyrphostin such as Tyrphostin A23/RG-50810; AG 99;Tyrphostin AG 213; Tyrphostin AG 1748; Tyrphostin AG 490; TyrphostinB44; Tyrphostin B44 (+) enantiomer; Tyrphostin AG 555; AG 494;Tyrphostin AG 556, AG957 and adaphostin(4-{[(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)methyl]amino}-benzoic acid adamantyl ester;NSC 680410, adaphostin); 1) compounds targeting, decreasing orinhibiting the activity of the epidermal growth factor family ofreceptor tyrosine kinases (EGFR₁ ErbB2, ErbB3, ErbB4 as homo- orheterodimers) and their mutants, such as compounds which target,decrease or inhibit the activity of the epidermal growth factor receptorfamily are especially compounds, proteins or antibodies which inhibitmembers of the EGF receptor tyrosine kinase family, such as EGFreceptor, ErbB2, ErbB3 and ErbB4 or bind to EGF or EGF related ligands,CP 358774, ZD 1839, ZM 105180; trastuzumab (HERCEPTIN™), cetuximab(ERBITUX™), Iressa, Tarceva, OSI-774, Cl-1033, EKB-569, GW-2016, ELI,E2.4, E2.5, E6.2, E6.4, E2.11, E6.3 or E7.6.3, and7H-pyrrolo-[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives; m) compounds targeting,decreasing or inhibiting the activity of the c-Met receptor, such ascompounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of c-Met,especially compounds which inhibit the kinase activity of c-Metreceptor, or antibodies that target the extracellular domain of c-Met orbind to HGF, n) compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibiting the kinaseactivity of one or more JAK family members (JAK1/JAK2/JAK3/TYK2 and/orpan-JAK), including but not limited to PRT-062070, SB-1578, baricitinib,pacritinib, momelotinib, VX-509, AZD-1480, TG-101348, tofacitinib, andruxolitinib; o) compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibiting the kinaseactivity of PI3 kinase (PI3K) including but not limited to ATU-027,SF-1126, DS-7423, PBI-05204, GSK-2126458, ZSTK-474, buparlisib,pictrelisib, PF-4691502, BYL-719, dactolisib, XL-147, XL-765, andidelalisib; and; and q) compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibitingthe signaling effects of hedgehog protein (Hh) or smoothened receptor(SMO) pathways, including but not limited to cyclopamine, vismodegib,itraconazole, erismodegib, and IPI-926 (saridegib).

The term “PI3K inhibitor” as used herein includes, but is not limited tocompounds having inhibitory activity against one or more enzymes in thephosphatidylinositol-3-kinase family, including, but not limited toPI3Kα, PI3Kγ, PI3Kδ, PI3Kβ, PI3K-C2α, PI3K-C2β, PI3K-C2γ, Vps34, p110-α,p110-β, p110-γ, p110-δ, p85-a, p85-0, p55-y, p150, p101, and p87.Examples of PI3K inhibitors useful in this invention include but are notlimited to ATU-027, SF-1126, DS-7423, PBI-05204, GSK-2126458, ZSTK-474,buparlisib, pictrelisib, PF-4691502, BYL-719, dactolisib, XL-147,XL-765, and idelalisib.

The term “Bcl-2 inhibitor” as used herein includes, but is not limitedto compounds having inhibitory activity against B-cell lymphoma 2protein (Bcl-2), including but not limited to ABT-199, ABT-731, ABT-737,apogossypol, Ascenta's pan-Bcl-2 inhibitors, curcumin (and analogsthereof), dual Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitors (InfinityPharmaceuticals/Novartis Pharmaceuticals), Genasense (G3139), HA14-1(and analogs thereof, see WO2008118802), navitoclax (and analogsthereof, see U.S. Pat. No. 7,390,799), NH-1 (Shenayng PharmaceuticalUniversity), obatoclax (and analogs thereof, see WO2004106328), S-001(Gloria Pharmaceuticals), TW series compounds (Univ. of Michigan), andvenetoclax. In some embodiments the Bcl-2 inhibitor is a small moleculetherapeutic. In some embodiments the Bcl-2 inhibitor is apeptidomimetic.

The term “BTK inhibitor” as used herein includes, but is not limited tocompounds having inhibitory activity against Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase(BTK), including, but not limited to AVL-292 and ibrutinib.

The term “SYK inhibitor” as used herein includes, but is not limited tocompounds having inhibitory activity against spleen tyrosine kinase(SYK), including but not limited to PRT-062070, R-343, R-333, Excellair,PRT-062607, and fostamatinib.

Further examples of BTK inhibitory compounds, and conditions treatableby such compounds in combination with compounds of this invention can befound in WO2008039218 and WO2011090760, the entirety of which areincorporated herein by reference.

Further examples of SYK inhibitory compounds, and conditions treatableby such compounds in combination with compounds of this invention can befound in WO2003063794, WO2005007623, and WO2006078846, the entirety ofwhich are incorporated herein by reference.

Further examples of PI3K inhibitory compounds, and conditions treatableby such compounds in combination with compounds of this invention can befound in WO2004019973, WO2004089925, WO2007016176, U.S. Pat. No.8,138,347, WO2002088112, WO2007084786, WO2007129161, WO2006122806,WO2005113554, and WO2007044729 the entirety of which are incorporatedherein by reference.

Further examples of JAK inhibitory compounds, and conditions treatableby such compounds in combination with compounds of this invention can befound in WO2009114512, WO2008109943, WO2007053452, WO2000142246, andWO2007070514, the entirety of which are incorporated herein byreference.

Further anti-angiogenic compounds include compounds having anothermechanism for their activity, e.g., unrelated to protein or lipid kinaseinhibition e.g., thalidomide (THALOMID™) and TNP-470.

Examples of proteasome inhibitors useful for use in combination withcompounds of the invention include, but are not limited to bortezomib,disulfiram, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), salinosporamide A,carfilzomib, ONX-0912, CEP-18770, and MLN9708.

Compounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of a protein orlipid phosphatase are e.g. inhibitors of phosphatase 1, phosphatase 2A,or CDC25, such as okadaic acid or a derivative thereof.

Compounds which induce cell differentiation processes include, but arenot limited to, retinoic acid, α- γ- or δ-tocopherol or α- γ- orδ-tocotrienol.

The term cyclooxygenase inhibitor as used herein includes, but is notlimited to, Cox-2 inhibitors, 5-alkyl substituted2-arylaminophenylacetic acid and derivatives, such as celecoxib(CELEBREX™), rofecoxib (VIOXX™), etoricoxib, valdecoxib or a 5-alkyl-2-arylaminophenylacetic acid, such as5-methyl-2-(2′-chloro-6′-fluoroanilino)phenyl acetic acid, lumiracoxib.

The term “bisphosphonates” as used herein includes, but is not limitedto, etridonic, clodronic, tiludronic, pamidronic, alendronic,ibandronic, risedronic and zoledronic acid. Etridonic acid is marketedunder the trade name DIDRONEL™. Clodronic acid is marketed under thetrade name BONEFOS™ Tiludronic acid is marketed under the trade nameSkelid™. Pamidronic acid is marketed under the trade name AREDIA™.Alendronic acid is marketed under the trade name FOSAMAX™. Ibandronicacid is marketed under the trade name BONDRANAT™. Risedronic acid ismarketed under the trade name ACTONEL™. Zoledronic acid is marketedunder the trade name ZOMETA™. The term “mTOR inhibitors” relates tocompounds which inhibit the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) andwhich possess antiproliferative activity such as sirolimus (RAPAMUNE®),everolimus (CERTICAN™), CCI-779 and ABT578.

The term “heparanase inhibitor” as used herein refers to compounds whichtarget, decrease or inhibit heparin sulfate degradation. The termincludes, but is not limited to, PI-88. The term “biological responsemodifier” as used herein refers to a lymphokine or interferons.

The term “inhibitor of Ras oncogenic isoforms”, such as H-Ras, K-Ras, orN-Ras, as used herein refers to compounds which target, decrease orinhibit the oncogenic activity of Ras; for example, a “farnesyltransferase inhibitor” such as L-744832, DK8G557 or R115777(ZARNESTRA™). The term “telomerase inhibitor” as used herein refers tocompounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of telomerase.Compounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of telomeraseare especially compounds which inhibit the telomerase receptor, such astelomestatin.

The term “methionine aminopeptidase inhibitor” as used herein refers tocompounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of methionineaminopeptidase. Compounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activityof methionine aminopeptidase include, but are not limited to, bengamideor a derivative thereof.

The term “proteasome inhibitor” as used herein refers to compounds whichtarget, decrease or inhibit the activity of the proteasome. Compoundswhich target, decrease or inhibit the activity of the proteasomeinclude, but are not limited to, Bortezomib (VELCADE™) and MLN 341.

The term “matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor” or (“MMP” inhibitor) asused herein includes, but is not limited to, collagen peptidomimetic andnonpeptidomimetic inhibitors, tetracycline derivatives, e.g.,hydroxamate peptidomimetic inhibitor batimastat and its orallybioavailable analogue marimastat (BB-2516), prinomastat (AG3340),metastat (NSC 683551) BMS-279251, BAY 12-9566, TAA211, MMI270B orAAJ996.

The term “compounds used in the treatment of hematologic malignancies”as used herein includes, but is not limited to, FMS-like tyrosine kinaseinhibitors, which are compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibiting theactivity of FMS-like tyrosine kinase receptors (Flt-3R); interferon,1-β-D-arabinofuransylcytosine (ara-c) and bisulfan; and ALK inhibitors,which are compounds which target, decrease or inhibit anaplasticlymphoma kinase.

Compounds which target, decrease or inhibit the activity of FMS-liketyrosine kinase receptors (Flt-3R) are especially compounds, proteins orantibodies which inhibit members of the Flt-3R receptor kinase family,such as PKC412, midostaurin, a staurosporine derivative, SU11248 andMLN518.

The term “HSP90 inhibitors” as used herein includes, but is not limitedto, compounds targeting, decreasing or inhibiting the intrinsic ATPaseactivity of HSP90; degrading, targeting, decreasing or inhibiting theHSP90 client proteins via the ubiquitin proteosome pathway. Compoundstargeting, decreasing or inhibiting the intrinsic ATPase activity ofHSP90 are especially compounds, proteins or antibodies which inhibit theATPase activity of HSP90, such as 17-allylamino,17-demethoxygeldanamycin(17AAG), a geldanamycin derivative; other geldanamycin relatedcompounds; radicicol and HDAC inhibitors.

The term “antiproliferative antibodies” as used herein includes, but isnot limited to, trastuzumab (HERCEPTIN™), Trastuzumab-DM1, erbitux,bevacizumab (AVASTIN™), rituximab (RITUXAN®), PRO64553 (anti-CD40) and2C4 Antibody. By antibodies is meant intact monoclonal antibodies,polyclonal antibodies, multispecific antibodies formed from at least 2intact antibodies, and antibodies fragments so long as they exhibit thedesired biological activity.

For the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), compounds of thecurrent invention can be used in combination with standard leukemiatherapies, especially in combination with therapies used for thetreatment of AML. In particular, compounds of the current invention canbe administered in combination with, for example, farnesyl transferaseinhibitors and/or other drugs useful for the treatment of AML, such asDaunorubicin, Adriamycin, Ara-C, VP-16, Teniposide, Mitoxantrone,Idarubicin, Carboplatinum and PKC412.

Other anti-leukemic compounds include, for example, Ara-C, a pyrimidineanalog, which is the 2′-alpha-hydroxy ribose (arabinoside) derivative ofdeoxycytidine. Also included is the purine analog of hypoxanthine,6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) and fludarabine phosphate. Compounds whichtarget, decrease or inhibit activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC)inhibitors such as sodium butyrate and suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid(SAHA) inhibit the activity of the enzymes known as histonedeacetylases. Specific HDAC inhibitors include MS275, SAHA, FK228(formerly FR901228), Trichostatin A and compounds disclosed in U.S. Pat.No. 6,552,065 including, but not limited to,N-hydroxy-3-[4-[[[2-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-ethyl]-amino]methyl]phenyl]-2E-2-propenamide,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof andN-hydroxy-3-[4-[(2-hydroxyethyl){2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-amino]methyl]phenyl]-2E-2-propenamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, especiallythe lactate salt. Somatostatin receptor antagonists as used herein referto compounds which target, treat or inhibit the somatostatin receptorsuch as octreotide, and SOM230. Tumor cell damaging approaches refer toapproaches such as ionizing radiation. The term “ionizing radiation”referred to above and hereinafter means ionizing radiation that occursas either electromagnetic rays (such as X-rays and gamma rays) orparticles (such as alpha and beta particles). Ionizing radiation isprovided in, but not limited to, radiation therapy and is known in theart. See Hellman, Principles of Radiation Therapy, Cancer, in Principlesand Practice of Oncology, Devita et al., Eds., 4^(th) Edition, Vol. 1,pp. 248-275 (1993).

Also included are EDG binders and ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors.The term “EDG binders” as used herein refers to a class ofimmunosuppressants that modulates lymphocyte recirculation, such asFTY720. The term “ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors” refers topyrimidine or purine nucleoside analogs including, but not limited to,fludarabine and/or cytosine arabinoside (ara-C), 6-thioguanine,5-fluorouracil, cladribine, 6-mercaptopurine (especially in combinationwith ara-C against ALL) and/or pentostatin. Ribonucleotide reductaseinhibitors are especially hydroxyurea or2-hydroxy-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione derivatives.

Also included are in particular those compounds, proteins or monoclonalantibodies of VEGF such as1-(4-chloroanilino)-4-(4-pyridylmethyl)phthalazine or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof,1-(4-chloroanilino)-4-(4-pyridylmethyl)phthalazine succinate;ANGIOSTATIN™; ENDOSTATIN™; anthranilic acid amides; ZD4190; Zd₆474;SU5416; SU6668; bevacizumab; or anti-VEGF antibodies or anti-VEGFreceptor antibodies, such as rhuMAb and RHUFab, VEGF aptamer such asMacugon; FLT-4 inhibitors, FLT-3 inhibitors, VEGFR-2 IgGI antibody,Angiozyme (RPI 4610) and Bevacizumab (AVASTIN™).

Photodynamic therapy as used herein refers to therapy which uses certainchemicals known as photosensitizing compounds to treat or preventcancers. Examples of photodynamic therapy include treatment withcompounds, such as VISUDYNE™ and porfimer sodium.

Angiostatic steroids as used herein refers to compounds which block orinhibit angiogenesis, such as, e.g., anecortave, triamcinolone,hydrocortisone, 11-α-epihydrocotisol, cortexolone,17α-hydroxyprogesterone, corticosterone, desoxycorticosterone,testosterone, estrone and dexamethasone.

Implants containing corticosteroids refers to compounds, such asfluocinolone and dexamethasone.

Other chemotherapeutic compounds include, but are not limited to, plantalkaloids, hormonal compounds and antagonists; biological responsemodifiers, preferably lymphokines or interferons; antisenseoligonucleotides or oligonucleotide derivatives; shRNA or siRNA; ormiscellaneous compounds or compounds with other or unknown mechanism ofaction.

The structure of the active compounds identified by code numbers,generic or trade names may be taken from the actual edition of thestandard compendium “The Merck Index” or from databases, e.g., PatentsInternational (e.g., IMS World Publications).

Exemplary Immuno-Oncology Agents

In some embodiments, one or more other therapeutic agent is animmuno-oncology agent. As used herein, the term “an immuno-oncologyagent” refers to an agent which is effective to enhance, stimulate,and/or up-regulate immune responses in a subject. In some embodiments,the administration of an immuno-oncology agent with a compound of theinvention has a synergic effect in treating a cancer.

An immuno-oncology agent can be, for example, a small molecule drug, anantibody, or a biologic or small molecule. Examples of biologicimmuno-oncology agents include, but are not limited to, cancer vaccines,antibodies, and cytokines. In some embodiments, an antibody is amonoclonal antibody. In some embodiments, a monoclonal antibody ishumanized or human.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is (i) an agonist of astimulatory (including a co-stimulatory) receptor or (ii) an antagonistof an inhibitory (including a co-inhibitory) signal on T cells, both ofwhich result in amplifying antigen-specific T cell responses.

Certain of the stimulatory and inhibitory molecules are members of theimmunoglobulin super family (IgSF). One important family ofmembrane-bound ligands that bind to co-stimulatory or co-inhibitoryreceptors is the B7 family, which includes B7-1, B7-2, B7-H1 (PD-L1),B7-DC (PD-L2), B7-H2 (ICOS-L), B7-H3, B7-H4, B7-H5 (VISTA), and B7-H6.Another family of membrane bound ligands that bind to co-stimulatory orco-inhibitory receptors is the TNF family of molecules that bind tocognate TNF receptor family members, which includes CD40 and CD40L,OX-40, OX-40L, CD70, CD27L, CD30, CD30L, 4-1BBL, CD137 (4-1BB),TRAIL/Apo2-L, TRAILR1/DR4, TRAILR2/DR5, TRAILR3, TRAILR4, OPG, RANK,RANKL, TWEAKR/Fn14, TWEAK, BAFFR, EDAR, XEDAR, TACI, APRIL, BCMA, LTβR,LIGHT, DcR3, HVEM, VEGI/TL1A, TRAMP/DR3, EDAR, EDA1, XEDAR, EDA2, TNFR1,Lymphotoxin α/TNFβ, TNFR2, TNFα, LTOR, Lymphotoxin al02, FAS, FASL,RELT, DR6, TROY, NGFR.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a cytokine thatinhibits T cell activation (e.g., IL-6, IL-10, TGF-β, VEGF, and otherimmunosuppressive cytokines) or a cytokine that stimulates T cellactivation, for stimulating an immune response.

In some embodiments, a combination of a compound of the invention and animmuno-oncology agent can stimulate T cell responses. In someembodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is: (i) an antagonist of a proteinthat inhibits T cell activation (e.g., immune checkpoint inhibitors)such as CTLA-4, PD-1, PD-L1, PD-L2, LAG-3, TIM-3, Galectin 9, CEACAM-1,BTLA, CD69, Galectin-1, TIGIT, CD113, GPR56, VISTA, 2B4, CD48, GARP,PD1H, LAIR1, TIM-1, and TIM-4; or (ii) an agonist of a protein thatstimulates T cell activation such as B7-1, B7-2, CD28, 4-1BB (CD137),4-1BBL, ICOS, ICOS-L, OX40, OX40L, GITR, GITRL, CD70, CD27, CD40, DR3and CD28H.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is an antagonist ofinhibitory receptors on NK cells or an agonist of activating receptorson NK cells. In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is anantagonist of KIR, such as lirilumab.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is an agent that inhibitsor depletes macrophages or monocytes, including but not limited toCSF-1R antagonists such as CSF-1R antagonist antibodies including RG7155(WO11/70024, WO11/107553, WO11/131407, WO13/87699, WO13/119716,WO13/132044) or FPA-008 (WO11/140249; WO13169264; WO14/036357).

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is selected from agonisticagents that ligate positive costimulatory receptors, blocking agentsthat attenuate signaling through inhibitory receptors, antagonists, andone or more agents that increase systemically the frequency ofanti-tumor T cells, agents that overcome distinct immune suppressivepathways within the tumor microenvironment (e.g., block inhibitoryreceptor engagement (e.g., PD-L1/PD-1 interactions), deplete or inhibitTregs (e.g., using an anti-CD25 monoclonal antibody (e.g., daclizumab)or by ex vivo anti-CD25 bead depletion), inhibit metabolic enzymes suchas IDO, or reverse/prevent T cell energy or exhaustion) and agents thattrigger innate immune activation and/or inflammation at tumor sites.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a CTLA-4 antagonist. Insome embodiments, a CTLA-4 antagonist is an antagonistic CTLA-4antibody. In some embodiments, an antagonistic CTLA-4 antibody is YERVOY(ipilimumab) or tremelimumab.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a PD-1 antagonist. Insome embodiments, a PD-1 antagonist is administered by infusion. In someembodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is an antibody or anantigen-binding portion thereof that binds specifically to a ProgrammedDeath-1 (PD-1) receptor and inhibits PD-1 activity. In some embodiments,a PD-1 antagonist is an antagonistic PD-1 antibody. In some embodiments,an antagonistic PD-1 antibody is OPDIVO (nivolumab), KEYTRUDA(pembrolizumab), or MEDI-0680 (AMP-514; WO2012/145493). In someembodiments, an immuno-oncology agent may be pidilizumab (CT-011). Insome embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a recombinant proteincomposed of the extracellular domain of PD-L2 (B7-DC) fused to the Fcportion of IgG1, called AMP-224.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a PD-L1 antagonist. Insome embodiments, a PD-L1 antagonist is an antagonistic PD-L1 antibody.In some embodiments, a PD-L1 antibody is MPDL3280A (RG7446;WO2010/077634), durvalumab (MED14736), BMS-936559 (WO2007/005874), andMSB0010718C (WO2013/79174).

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a LAG-3 antagonist. Insome embodiments, a LAG-3 antagonist is an antagonistic LAG-3 antibody.In some embodiments, a LAG3 antibody is BMS-986016 (WO10/19570,WO14/08218), or IMP-731 or IMP-321 (WO08/132601, WO009/44273).

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a CD137 (4-1BB)agonist. In some embodiments, a CD137 (4-1BB) agonist is an agonisticCD137 antibody. In some embodiments, a CD137 antibody is urelumab orPF-05082566 (WO12/32433).

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a GITR agonist. In someembodiments, a GITR agonist is an agonistic GITR antibody. In someembodiments, a GITR antibody is BMS-986153, BMS-986156, TRX-518(WO006/105021, WO009/009116), or MK-4166 (WO11/028683).

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is an indoleamine(2,3)-dioxygenase (IDO) antagonist. In some embodiments, an IDOantagonist is selected from epacadostat (INCB024360, Incyte); indoximod(NLG-8189, NewLink Genetics Corporation); capmanitib (INC280, Novartis);GDC-0919 (Genentech/Roche); PF-06840003 (Pfizer); BMS:F001287(Bristol-Myers Squibb); Phy906/KD108 (Phytoceutica); an enzyme thatbreaks down kynurenine (Kynase, Ikena Oncology, formerly known as KynTherapeutics); and NLG-919 (WO09/73620, WO009/1156652, WO11/56652,WO12/142237).

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is an OX40 agonist. Insome embodiments, an OX40 agonist is an agonistic OX40 antibody. In someembodiments, an OX40 antibody is MEDI-6383 or MEDI-6469.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is an OX40L antagonist. Insome embodiments, an OX40L antagonist is an antagonistic OX40 antibody.In some embodiments, an OX40L antagonist is RG-7888 (WO06/029879).

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a CD40 agonist. In someembodiments, a CD40 agonist is an agonistic CD40 antibody. In someembodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a CD40 antagonist. In someembodiments, a CD40 antagonist is an antagonistic CD40 antibody. In someembodiments, a CD40 antibody is lucatumumab or dacetuzumab.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a CD27 agonist. In someembodiments, a CD27 agonist is an agonistic CD27 antibody. In someembodiments, a CD27 antibody is varlilumab.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is MGA271 (to B7H3)(WO11/109400).

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is abagovomab,adecatumumab, afutuzumab, alemtuzumab, anatumomab mafenatox, apolizumab,atezolimab, avelumab, blinatumomab, BMS-936559, catumaxomab, durvalumab,epacadostat, epratuzumab, indoximod, inotuzumab ozogamicin, intelumumab,ipilimumab, isatuximab, lambrolizumab, MED14736, MPDL3280A, nivolumab,obinutuzumab, ocaratuzumab, ofatumumab, olatatumab, pembrolizumab,pidilizumab, rituximab, ticilimumab, samalizumab, or tremelimumab.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is an immunostimulatoryagent. For example, antibodies blocking the PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitoryaxis can unleash activated tumor-reactive T cells and have been shown inclinical trials to induce durable anti-tumor responses in increasingnumbers of tumor histologies, including some tumor types thatconventionally have not been considered immunotherapy sensitive. See,e.g., Okazaki, T. et al. (2013) Nat. Immunol. 14, 1212-1218; Zou et al.(2016) Sci. Transl. Med. 8. The anti-PD-1 antibody nivolumab (OPDIVO®,Bristol-Myers Squibb, also known as ONO-4538, MDX1106 and BMS-936558),has shown potential to improve the overall survival inpatients with RCCwho had experienced disease progression during or after prioranti-angiogenic therapy.

In some embodiments, the immunomodulatory therapeutic specificallyinduces apoptosis of tumor cells. Approved immunomodulatory therapeuticswhich may be used in the present invention include pomalidomide(POMALYST®, Celgene); lenalidomide (REVLIMID®, Celgene); ingenolmebutate (PICATO®, LEO Pharma).

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a cancer vaccine. Insome embodiments, the cancer vaccine is selected from sipuleucel-T(PROVENGE®, Dendreon/Valeant Pharmaceuticals), which has been approvedfor treatment of asymptomatic, or minimally symptomatic metastaticcastrate-resistant (hormone-refractory) prostate cancer; and talimogenelaherparepvec (IMLYGIC®, BioVex/Amgen, previously known as T-VEC), agenetically modified oncolytic viral therapy approved for treatment ofunresectable cutaneous, subcutaneous and nodal lesions in melanoma. Insome embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is selected from an oncolyticviral therapy such as pexastimogene devacirepvec (PexaVec/JX-594,SillaJen/formerly Jennerex Biotherapeutics), a thymidine kinase- (TK-)deficient vaccinia virus engineered to express GM-CSF, forhepatocellular carcinoma (NCT02562755) and melanoma (NCT00429312);pelareorep (REOLYSIN®, Oncolytics Biotech), a variant of respiratoryenteric orphan virus (reovirus) which does not replicate in cells thatare not RAS-activated, in numerous cancers, including colorectal cancer(NCT01622543); prostate cancer (NCT01619813); head and neck squamouscell cancer (NCT01166542); pancreatic adenocarcinoma (NCT00998322); andnon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (NCT 00861627); enadenotucirev(NG-348, PsiOxus, formerly known as ColoAdl), an adenovirus engineeredto express a full length CD80 and an antibody fragment specific for theT-cell receptor CD3 protein, in ovarian cancer (NCT02028117); metastaticor advanced epithelial tumors such as in colorectal cancer, bladdercancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and salivary gland cancer(NCT02636036); ONCOS-102 (Targovax/formerly Oncos), an adenovirusengineered to express GM-CSF, in melanoma (NCT03003676); and peritonealdisease, colorectal cancer or ovarian cancer (NCT02963831); GL-ONC1(GLV-1h68/GLV-1h153, Genelux GmbH), vaccinia viruses engineered toexpress beta-galactosidase (beta-gal)/beta-glucoronidase orbeta-gal/human sodium iodide symporter (hNIS), respectively, werestudied in peritoneal carcinomatosis (NCT01443260); fallopian tubecancer, ovarian cancer (NCT 02759588); or CG0070 (Cold Genesys), anadenovirus engineered to express GM-CSF, in bladder cancer(NCT02365818).

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is selected from JX-929(SillaJen/formerly Jennerex Biotherapeutics), a TK- and vaccinia growthfactor-deficient vaccinia virus engineered to express cytosinedeaminase, which is able to convert the prodrug 5-fluorocytosine to thecytotoxic drug 5-fluorouracil; TG01 and TG02 (Targovax/formerly Oncos),peptide-based immunotherapy agents targeted for difficult-to-treat RASmutations; and TILT-123 (TILT Biotherapeutics), an engineered adenovirusdesignated: Ad5/3-E2F-delta24-hTNFα-IRES-hIL20; and VSV-GP(ViraTherapeutics) a vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) engineered toexpress the glycoprotein (GP) of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus(LCMV), which can be further engineered to express antigens designed toraise an antigen-specific CD8⁺ T cell response.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a T-cell engineered toexpress a chimeric antigen receptor, or CAR. The T-cells engineered toexpress such chimeric antigen receptor are referred to as a CAR-T cells.

CARs have been constructed that consist of binding domains, which may bederived from natural ligands, single chain variable fragments (scFv)derived from monoclonal antibodies specific for cell-surface antigens,fused to endodomains that are the functional end of the T-cell receptor(TCR), such as the CD3-zeta signaling domain from TCRs, which is capableof generating an activation signal in T lymphocytes. Upon antigenbinding, such CARs link to endogenous signaling pathways in the effectorcell and generate activating signals similar to those initiated by theTCR complex.

For example, in some embodiments the CAR-T cell is one of thosedescribed in U.S. Pat. No. 8,906,682 (June et al.; hereby incorporatedby reference in its entirety), which discloses CAR-T cells engineered tocomprise an extracellular domain having an antigen binding domain (suchas a domain that binds to CD19), fused to an intracellular signalingdomain of the T cell antigen receptor complex zeta chain (such as CD3zeta). When expressed in the T cell, the CAR is able to redirect antigenrecognition based on the antigen binding specificity. In the case ofCD19, the antigen is expressed on malignant B cells. Over 200 clinicaltrials are currently in progress employing CAR-T in a wide range ofindications.[https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?term=chimeric+antigen+receptors&pg=1].

In some embodiments, an immunostimulatory agent is an activator ofretinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptor y (RORyt). RORyt is atranscription factor with key roles in the differentiation andmaintenance of Type 17 effector subsets of CD4+(Th17) and CD8+(Tc17) Tcells, as well as the differentiation of IL-17 expressing innate immunecell subpopulations such as NK cells. In some embodiments, an activatorof RORyt is LYC-55716 (Lycera), which is currently being evaluated inclinical trials for the treatment of solid tumors (NCT02929862).

In some embodiments, an immunostimulatory agent is an agonist oractivator of a toll-like receptor (TLR). Suitable activators of TLRsinclude an agonist or activator of TLR9 such as SD-101 (Dynavax). SD-101is an immunostimulatory CpG which is being studied for B-cell,follicular and other lymphomas (NCT02254772). Agonists or activators ofTLR8 which may be used in the present invention include motolimod(VTX-2337, VentiRx Pharmaceuticals) which is being studied for squamouscell cancer of the head and neck (NCT02124850) and ovarian cancer(NCT02431559).

Other immuno-oncology agents that can be used in the present inventioninclude urelumab (BMS-663513, Bristol-Myers Squibb), an anti-CD137monoclonal antibody; varlilumab (CDX-1127, Celldex Therapeutics), ananti-CD27 monoclonal antibody; BMS-986178 (Bristol-Myers Squibb), ananti-OX40 monoclonal antibody; lirilumab (IPH2102/BMS-986015, InnatePharma, Bristol-Myers Squibb), an anti-KIR monoclonal antibody;monalizumab (IPH2201, Innate Pharma, AstraZeneca) an anti-NKG2Amonoclonal antibody; andecaliximab (GS-5745, Gilead Sciences), ananti-MMP9 antibody; MK-4166 (Merck & Co.), an anti-GITR monoclonalantibody.

In some embodiments, an immunostimulatory agent is selected fromelotuzumab, mifamurtide, an agonist or activator of a toll-likereceptor, and an activator of RORyt.

In some embodiments, an immunostimulatory therapeutic is recombinanthuman interleukin 15 (rhIL-15). rhIL-15 has been tested in the clinic asa therapy for melanoma and renal cell carcinoma (NCT01021059 andNCT01369888) and leukemias (NCT02689453). In some embodiments, animmunostimulatory agent is recombinant human interleukin 12 (rhIL-12).In some embodiments, an IL-15 based immunotherapeutic is heterodimericIL-15 (hetIL-15, Novartis/Admune), a fusion complex composed of asynthetic form of endogenous IL-15 complexed to the soluble IL-15binding protein IL-15 receptor alpha chain (IL15:sIL-15RA), which hasbeen tested in Phase 1 clinical trials for melanoma, renal cellcarcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer and head and neck squamous cellcarcinoma (NCT02452268). In some embodiments, a recombinant humaninterleukin 12 (rhIL-12) is NM-IL-12 (Neumedicines, Inc.), NCT02544724,or NCT02542124.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is selected from thosedescripted in Jerry L. Adams et al., “Big opportunities for smallmolecules in immuno-oncology,” Cancer Therapy 2015, Vol. 14, pages603-622, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in itsentirety. In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is selected fromthe examples described in Table 1 of Jerry L. Adams et al. In someembodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a small molecule targeting animmuno-oncology target selected from those listed in Table 2 of Jerry L.Adams et al. In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a smallmolecule agent selected from those listed in Table 2 of Jerry L. Adamset al.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is selected from the smallmolecule immuno-oncology agents described in Peter L. Toogood, “Smallmolecule immuno-oncology therapeutic agents,” Bioorganic & MedicinalChemistry Letters 2018, Vol. 28, pages 319-329, the content of which isincorporated herein by reference in its entirety. In some embodiments,an immuno-oncology agent is an agent targeting the pathways as describedin Peter L. Toogood.

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is selected from thosedescribed in Sandra L. Ross et al., “Bispecific T cell engager (BITE®)antibody constructs can mediate bystander tumor cell killing”, PLoS ONE12(8): e0183390, the content of which is incorporated herein byreference in its entirety. In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agentis a bispecific T cell engager (BITE®) antibody construct. In someembodiments, a bispecific T cell engager (BITE®) antibody construct is aCD19/CD3 bispecific antibody construct. In some embodiments, abispecific T cell engager (BITE®) antibody construct is an EGFR/CD3bispecific antibody construct. In some embodiments, a bispecific T cellengager (BITE®) antibody construct activates T cells. In someembodiments, a bispecific T cell engager (BITE®) antibody constructactivates T cells, which release cytokines inducing upregulation ofintercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) and FAS on bystander cells.In some embodiments, a bispecific T cell engager (BITE®) antibodyconstruct activates T cells which result in induced bystander celllysis. In some embodiments, the bystander cells are in solid tumors. Insome embodiments, the bystander cells being lysed are in proximity tothe BITE®-activated T cells. In some embodiments, the bystander cellscomprises tumor-associated antigen (TAA) negative cancer cells. In someembodiment, the bystander cells comprise EGFR-negative cancer cells. Insome embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is an antibody which blocksthe PD-L1/PD1 axis and/or CTLA4. In some embodiments, an immuno-oncologyagent is an ex vivo expanded tumor-infiltrating T cell. In someembodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is a bispecific antibody constructor chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) that directly connect T cells withtumor-associated surface antigens (TAAs).

Exemplary Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

In some embodiments, an immuno-oncology agent is an immune checkpointinhibitor as described herein.

The term “checkpoint inhibitor” as used herein relates to agents usefulin preventing cancer cells from avoiding the immune system of thepatient. One of the major mechanisms of anti-tumor immunity subversionis known as “T-cell exhaustion,” which results from chronic exposure toantigens that has led to up-regulation of inhibitory receptors. Theseinhibitory receptors serve as immune checkpoints in order to preventuncontrolled immune reactions.

PD-1 and co-inhibitory receptors such as cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen4 (CTLA-4, B and T Lymphocyte Attenuator (BTLA; CD272), T cellImmunoglobulin and Mucin domain-3 (Tim-3), Lymphocyte Activation Gene-3(Lag-3; CD223), and others are often referred to as a checkpointregulators. They act as molecular “gatekeepers” that allow extracellularinformation to dictate whether cell cycle progression and otherintracellular signaling processes should proceed.

In some embodiments, an immune checkpoint inhibitor is an antibody toPD-1. PD-1 binds to the programmed cell death 1 receptor (PD-1) toprevent the receptor from binding to the inhibitory ligand PDL-1, thusoverriding the ability of tumors to suppress the host anti-tumor immuneresponse.

In some embodiments, the checkpoint inhibitor is a biologic therapeuticor a small molecule. In some embodiments, the checkpoint inhibitor is amonoclonal antibody, a humanized antibody, a fully human antibody, afusion protein or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, thecheckpoint inhibitor inhibits a checkpoint protein selected from CTLA-4,PDL1, PDL2, PD1, B7-H3, B7-H4, BTLA, HVEM, TIM3, GAL9, LAG3, VISTA, KIR,2B4, CD160, CGEN-15049, CHK 1, CHK2, A2aR, B-7 family ligands or acombination thereof. In some embodiments, the checkpoint inhibitorinteracts with a ligand of a checkpoint protein selected from CTLA-4,PDL1, PDL2, PD1, B7-H3, B7-H4, BTLA, HVEM, TIM3, GAL9, LAG3, VISTA, KIR,2B4, CD160, CGEN-15049, CHK 1, CHK2, A2aR, B-7 family ligands or acombination thereof. In some embodiments, the checkpoint inhibitor is animmunostimulatory agent, a T cell growth factor, an interleukin, anantibody, a vaccine or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, theinterleukin is IL-7 or IL-15. In some embodiments, the interleukin isglycosylated IL-7. In an additional aspect, the vaccine is a dendriticcell (DC) vaccine.

Checkpoint inhibitors include any agent that blocks or inhibits in astatistically significant manner, the inhibitory pathways of the immunesystem. Such inhibitors can include small molecule inhibitors or caninclude antibodies, or antigen binding fragments thereof, that bind toand block or inhibit immune checkpoint receptors or antibodies that bindto and block or inhibit immune checkpoint receptor ligands. Illustrativecheckpoint molecules that can be targeted for blocking or inhibitioninclude, but are not limited to, CTLA-4, PDL1, PDL2, PD1, B7-H3, B7-H4,BTLA, HVEM, GAL9, LAG3, TIM3, VISTA, KIR, 2B4 (belongs to the CD2 familyof molecules and is expressed on all NK, γδ, and memory CD8+(αβ) Tcells), CD160 (also referred to as BY55), CGEN-15049, CHK 1 and CHK2kinases, A2aR, and various B-7 family ligands. B7 family ligandsinclude, but are not limited to, B7- 1, B7-2, B7-DC, B7-H1, B7-H2,B7-H3, B7-H4, B7-H5, B7-H6 and B7-H7. Checkpoint inhibitors includeantibodies, or antigen binding fragments thereof, other bindingproteins, biologic therapeutics, or small molecules, that bind to andblock or inhibit the activity of one or more of CTLA-4, PDL1, PDL2, PD1,BTLA, HVEM, TIM3, GAL9, LAG3, VISTA, KIR, 2B4, CD 160 and CGEN-15049.Illustrative immune checkpoint inhibitors include, but are not limitedto, Tremelimumab (CTLA-4 blocking antibody), anti-OX40, PD-L1 monoclonalAntibody (Anti-B7-H1; MED14736), MK-3475 (PD-1 blocker), Nivolumab(anti-PD1 antibody), CT-011 (anti-PD1 antibody), BY55 monoclonalantibody, AMP224 (anti-PDL1 antibody), BMS-936559 (anti-PDL1 antibody),MPLDL3280A (anti-PDL1 antibody), MSB0010718C (anti-PDL1 antibody), andipilimumab (anti-CTLA-4 checkpoint inhibitor). Checkpoint proteinligands include, but are not limited to PD-L1, PD-L2, B7-H3, B7-H4,CD28, CD86 and TIM-3.

In certain embodiments, the immune checkpoint inhibitor is selected froma PD-1 antagonist, a PD-L1 antagonist, and a CTLA-4 antagonist. In someembodiments, the checkpoint inhibitor is selected from the groupconsisting of nivolumab (OPDIVO®), ipilimumab (YERVOY®), andpembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®). In some embodiments, the checkpoint inhibitoris selected from nivolumab (anti-PD-1 antibody, OPDIVO®, Bristol-MyersSquibb); pembrolizumab (anti-PD-1 antibody, KEYTRUDA®, Merck);ipilimumab (anti-CTLA-4 antibody, YERVOY®, Bristol-Myers Squibb);durvalumab (anti-PD-L1 antibody, IMFINZI®, AstraZeneca); andatezolizumab (anti-PD-L1 antibody, TECENTRIQ®, Genentech).

In some embodiments, the checkpoint inhibitor is selected from the groupconsisting of lambrolizumab (MK-3475), nivolumab (BMS-936558),pidilizumab (CT-011), AMP-224, MDX-1105, MEDI4736, MPDL3280A,BMS-936559, ipilimumab, lirlumab, IPH2101, pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®),and tremelimumab.

In some embodiments, an immune checkpoint inhibitor is REGN2810(Regeneron), an anti-PD-1 antibody tested in patients with basal cellcarcinoma (NCT03132636); NSCLC (NCT03088540); cutaneous squamous cellcarcinoma (NCT02760498); lymphoma (NCT02651662); and melanoma(NCT03002376); pidilizumab (CureTech), also known as CT-011, an antibodythat binds to PD-1, in clinical trials for diffuse large B-cell lymphomaand multiple myeloma; avelumab (BAVENCIO®, Pfizer/Merck KGaA), alsoknown as MSB0010718C), a fully human IgG1 anti-PD-L1 antibody, inclinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma,mesothelioma, solid tumors, renal cancer, ovarian cancer, bladdercancer, head and neck cancer, and gastric cancer; or PDR001 (Novartis),an inhibitory antibody that binds to PD-1, in clinical trials fornon-small cell lung cancer, melanoma, triple negative breast cancer andadvanced or metastatic solid tumors. Tremelimumab (CP-675,206;Astrazeneca) is a fully human monoclonal antibody against CTLA-4 thathas been in studied in clinical trials for a number of indications,including: mesothelioma, colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, breastcancer, lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic ductaladenocarcinoma, pancreatic cancer, germ cell cancer, squamous cellcancer of the head and neck, hepatocellular carcinoma, prostate cancer,endometrial cancer, metastatic cancer in the liver, liver cancer, largeB-cell lymphoma, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, metastatic anaplasticthyroid cancer, urothelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, multiplemyeloma, bladder cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, and melanoma. AGEN-1884(Agenus) is an anti-CTLA4 antibody that is being studied in Phase 1clinical trials for advanced solid tumors (NCT02694822).

In some embodiments, a checkpoint inhibitor is an inhibitor of T-cellimmunoglobulin mucin containing protein-3 (TIM-3). TIM-3 inhibitors thatmay be used in the present invention include TSR-022, LY3321367 andMBG453. TSR-022 (Tesaro) is an anti-TIM-3 antibody which is beingstudied in solid tumors (NCT02817633). LY3321367 (Eli Lilly) is ananti-TIM-3 antibody which is being studied in solid tumors(NCT03099109). MBG453 (Novartis) is an anti-TIM-3 antibody which isbeing studied in advanced malignancies (NCT02608268).

In some embodiments, a checkpoint inhibitor is an inhibitor of T cellimmunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains, or TIGIT, an immune receptor oncertain T cells and NK cells. TIGIT inhibitors that may be used in thepresent invention include BMS-986207 (Bristol-Myers Squibb), ananti-TIGIT monoclonal antibody (NCT02913313); OMP-313M32 (Oncomed); andanti-TIGIT monoclonal antibody (NCT03119428).

In some embodiments, a checkpoint inhibitor is an inhibitor ofLymphocyte Activation Gene-3 (LAG-3). LAG-3 inhibitors that may be usedin the present invention include BMS-986016 and REGN3767 and IMP321.BMS-986016 (Bristol-Myers Squibb), an anti-LAG-3 antibody, is beingstudied in glioblastoma and gliosarcoma (NCT02658981). REGN3767(Regeneron), is also an anti-LAG-3 antibody, and is being studied inmalignancies (NCT03005782). IMP321 (Immutep S.A.) is an LAG-3-Ig fusionprotein, being studied in melanoma (NCT02676869); adenocarcinoma(NCT02614833); and metastatic breast cancer (NCT00349934).

Checkpoint inhibitors that can be used in the present invention includeOX40 agonists. OX40 agonists that are being studied in clinical trialsinclude PF-04518600/PF-8600 (Pfizer), an agonistic anti-OX40 antibody,in metastatic kidney cancer (NCT03092856) and advanced cancers andneoplasms (NCT02554812; NCT05082566); GSK3174998 (Merck), an agonisticanti-OX40 antibody, in Phase 1 cancer trials (NCT02528357); MEDI0562(Medimmune/AstraZeneca), an agonistic anti-OX40 antibody, in advancedsolid tumors (NCT02318394 and NCT02705482); MED16469, an agonisticanti-OX40 antibody (Medimmune/AstraZeneca), in patients with colorectalcancer (NCT02559024), breast cancer (NCT01862900), head and neck cancer(NCT02274155) and metastatic prostate cancer (NCT01303705); andBMS-986178 (Bristol-Myers Squibb) an agonistic anti-OX40 antibody, inadvanced cancers (NCT02737475).

Checkpoint inhibitors that can be used in the present invention includeCD137 (also called 4-1BB) agonists. CD137 agonists that are beingstudied in clinical trials include utomilumab (PF-05082566, Pfizer) anagonistic anti-CD137 antibody, in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma(NCT02951156) and in advanced cancers and neoplasms (NCT02554812 andNCT05082566); urelumab (BMS-663513, Bristol-Myers Squibb), an agonisticanti-CD137 antibody, in melanoma and skin cancer (NCT02652455) andglioblastoma and gliosarcoma (NCT02658981); and CTX-471 (CompassTherapeutics), an agonistic anti-CD137 antibody in metastatic or locallyadvanced malignancies (NCT03881488).

Checkpoint inhibitors that can be used in the present invention includeCD27 agonists. CD27 agonists that are being studied in clinical trialsinclude varlilumab (CDX-1127, Celldex Therapeutics) an agonisticanti-CD27 antibody, in squamous cell head and neck cancer, ovariancarcinoma, colorectal cancer, renal cell cancer, and glioblastoma(NCT02335918); lymphomas (NCT01460134); and glioma and astrocytoma(NCT02924038).

Checkpoint inhibitors that can be used in the present invention includeglucocorticoid-induced tumor necrosis factor receptor (GITR) agonists.GITR agonists that are being studied in clinical trials include TRX518(Leap Therapeutics), an agonistic anti-GITR antibody, in malignantmelanoma and other malignant solid tumors (NCT01239134 and NCT02628574);GWN323 (Novartis), an agonistic anti-GITR antibody, in solid tumors andlymphoma (NCT 02740270); INCAGN01876 (Incyte/Agenus), an agonisticanti-GITR antibody, in advanced cancers (NCT02697591 and NCT03126110);MK-4166 (Merck), an agonistic anti-GITR antibody, in solid tumors(NCT02132754) and MEDI1873 (Medimmune/AstraZeneca), an agonistichexameric GITR-ligand molecule with a human IgG1 Fc domain, in advancedsolid tumors (NCT02583165).

Checkpoint inhibitors that can be used in the present invention includeinducible T-cell co-stimulator (ICOS, also known as CD278) agonists.ICOS agonists that are being studied in clinical trials include MEDI-570(Medimmune), an agonistic anti-ICOS antibody, in lymphomas(NCT02520791); GSK3359609 (Merck), an agonistic anti-ICOS antibody, inPhase 1 (NCT02723955); JTX-2011 (Jounce Therapeutics), an agonisticanti-ICOS antibody, in Phase 1 (NCT02904226).

Checkpoint inhibitors that can be used in the present invention includekiller IgG-like receptor (KIR) inhibitors. KIR inhibitors that are beingstudied in clinical trials include lirilumab (IPH2102/BMS-986015, InnatePharma/Bristol-Myers Squibb), an anti-KIR antibody, in leukemias(NCT01687387, NCT02399917, NCT02481297, NCT02599649), multiple myeloma(NCT02252263), and lymphoma (NCT01592370); IPH2101 (1-7F9, InnatePharma) in myeloma (NCT01222286 and NCT01217203); and IPH4102 (InnatePharma), an anti-KIR antibody that binds to three domains of the longcytoplasmic tail (KIR3DL2), in lymphoma (NCT02593045).

Checkpoint inhibitors that can be used in the present invention includeCD47 inhibitors of interaction between CD47 and signal regulatoryprotein alpha (SIRPa). CD47/SIRPa inhibitors that are being studied inclinical trials include ALX-148 (Alexo Therapeutics), an antagonisticvariant of (SIRPa) that binds to CD47 and prevents CD47/SIRPa-mediatedsignaling, in phase 1 (NCT03013218); TTI-621 (SIRPa-Fc, TrilliumTherapeutics), a soluble recombinant fusion protein created by linkingthe N-terminal CD47-binding domain of SIRPa with the Fc domain of humanIgG1, acts by binding human CD47, and preventing it from delivering its“do not eat” signal to macrophages, is in clinical trials in Phase 1(NCT02890368 and NCT02663518); CC-90002 (Celgene), an anti-CD47antibody, in leukemias (NCT02641002); and Hu5F9-G4 (Forty Seven, Inc.),in colorectal neoplasms and solid tumors (NCT02953782), acute myeloidleukemia (NCT02678338) and lymphoma (NCT02953509).

Checkpoint inhibitors that can be used in the present invention includeCD73 inhibitors. CD73 inhibitors that are being studied in clinicaltrials include MED19447 (Medimmune), an anti-CD73 antibody, in solidtumors (NCT02503774); and BMS-986179 (Bristol-Myers Squibb), ananti-CD73 antibody, in solid tumors (NCT02754141).

Checkpoint inhibitors that can be used in the present invention includeagonists of stimulator of interferon genes protein (STING, also known astransmembrane protein 173, or TMEM173). Agonists of STING that are beingstudied in clinical trials include MK-1454 (Merck), an agonisticsynthetic cyclic dinucleotide, in lymphoma (NCT03010176); and ADU-S100(MIW815, Aduro Biotech/Novartis), an agonistic synthetic cyclicdinucleotide, in Phase 1 (NCT02675439 and NCT03172936).

Checkpoint inhibitors that can be used in the present invention includeCSF1R inhibitors. CSF1R inhibitors that are being studied in clinicaltrials include pexidartinib (PLX3397, Plexxikon), a CSF1R small moleculeinhibitor, in colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, metastatic andadvanced cancers (NCT02777710) and melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer,squamous cell head and neck cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST) and ovarian cancer (NCT02452424); and IMC-CS4 (LY3022855, Lilly),an anti-CSF-1R antibody, in pancreatic cancer (NCT03153410), melanoma(NCT03101254), and solid tumors (NCT02718911); and BLZ945(4-[2((1R,2R)-2-hydroxycyclohexylamino)-benzothiazol-6-yloxyl]-pyridine-2-carboxylicacid methylamide, Novartis), an orally available inhibitor of CSF1R, inadvanced solid tumors (NCT02829723).

Checkpoint inhibitors that can be used in the present invention includeNKG2A receptor inhibitors. NKG2A receptor inhibitors that are beingstudied in clinical trials include monalizumab (IPH2201, Innate Pharma),an anti-NKG2A antibody, in head and neck neoplasms (NCT02643550) andchronic lymphocytic leukemia (NCT02557516).

In some embodiments, the immune checkpoint inhibitor is selected fromnivolumab, pembrolizumab, ipilimumab, avelumab, durvalumab,atezolizumab, or pidilizumab.

EXEMPLIFICATION Abbreviations

-   -   Ac: acetyl    -   AcOH: acetic acid    -   ACN: acetonitrile    -   Ad: adamantly    -   AIBN: 2,2′-azo bisisobutyronitrile    -   Anhyd: anhydrous    -   Aq: aqueous    -   B₂Pin₂: bis        (pinacolato)diboron-4,4,4′,4′,5,5,5′,5′-octamethyl-2,2′-bi(1,3,2-dioxaborolane)    -   BINAP: 2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl    -   BH₃: Borane    -   Bn: benzyl    -   Boc: tert-butoxycarbonyl    -   Boc₂O: di-tert-butyl dicarbonate    -   BPO: benzoyl peroxide    -   ^(n)BuOH: n-butanol    -   CDI: carbonyldiimidazole    -   COD: cyclooctadiene    -   d: days    -   DABCO: 1,4-diazobicyclo[2.2.2]octane    -   DAST: diethylaminosulfur trifluoride    -   dba: dibenzylideneacetone    -   DBU: 1,8-diazobicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene    -   DCE: 1,2-dichloroethane    -   DCM: dichloromethane    -   DEA: diethylamine    -   DHP: dihydropyran    -   DIBAL-H: diisobutylaluminum hydride    -   DIPA: diisopropylamine    -   DIPEA or DIEA: N,N-diisopropylethylamine    -   DMA: N,N-dimethylacetamide    -   DME: 1,2-dimethoxyethane    -   DMAP: 4-dimethylaminopyridine    -   DMF: N,N-dimethylformamide    -   DMP: Dess-Martin periodinane    -   DMSO-dimethyl sulfoxide    -   DPPA: diphenylphosphoryl azide    -   dppf: 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene    -   EDC or EDCI: 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide        hydrochloride    -   ee: enantiomeric excess    -   ESI: electrospray ionization    -   EA: ethyl acetate    -   EtOAc: ethyl acetate    -   EtOH: ethanol    -   FA: formic acid    -   h or hrs: hours    -   HATU: N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyl-O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)uronium        hexafluorophosphate    -   HCl: hydrochloric acid    -   HPLC: high performance liquid chromatography    -   HOAc: acetic acid    -   IBX: 2-iodoxybenzoic acid    -   IPA: isopropyl alcohol    -   KHMDS: potassium hexamethyldisilazide    -   K₂CO₃: potassium carbonate    -   LAH: lithium aluminum hydride    -   LDA: lithium diisopropylamide    -   m-CPBA: meta-chloroperbenzoic acid    -   M: molar    -   MeCN: acetonitrile    -   MeOH: methanol    -   Me₂S: dimethyl sulfide    -   MeONa: sodium methylate    -   MeI: iodomethane    -   min: minutes    -   mL: milliliters    -   mM: millimolar    -   mmol: millimoles    -   MPa: mega pascal    -   MOMCl: methyl chloromethyl ether    -   MsCl: methanesulfonyl chloride    -   MTBE: methyl tert-butyl ether    -   nBuLi: n-butyllithium    -   NaNO₂: sodium nitrite    -   NaOH: sodium hydroxide    -   Na₂SO₄: sodium sulfate    -   NBS: N-bromosuccinimide    -   NCS: N-chlorosuccinimide    -   NFSI: N-Fluorobenzenesulfonimide    -   NMO: N-methylmorpholine N-oxide    -   NMP: N-methylpyrrolidine    -   NMR: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance    -   ° C.: degrees Celsius    -   Pd/C: Palladium on Carbon    -   Pd(OAc)₂: Palladium Acetate    -   PBS: phosphate buffered saline    -   PE: petroleum ether    -   POCl₃: phosphorus oxychloride    -   PPh₃: triphenylphosphine    -   PyBOP: (Benzotriazol-1-yloxy)tripyrrolidinophosphonium        hexafluorophosphate    -   Rel: relative    -   R.T. or rt: room temperature    -   sat: saturated    -   SEMCl: chloromethyl-2-trimethylsilylethyl ether    -   SFC: supercritical fluid chromatography    -   SOCl₂: sulfur dichloride    -   tBuOK: potassium tert-butoxide    -   TBAB: tetrabutylammonium bromide    -   TBAI: tetrabutylammonium iodide    -   TEA: triethylamine    -   Tf: trifluoromethanesulfonate    -   TfAA, TFMSA or Tf₂O: trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride    -   TFA: trifluoracetic acid    -   TIPS: triisopropylsilyl    -   THF: tetrahydrofuran    -   THP: tetrahydropyran    -   TLC: thin layer chromatography    -   TMEDA: tetramethylethylenediamine    -   pTSA: para-toluenesulfonic acid    -   wt: weight    -   Xantphos: 4,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)-9,9-dimethylxanthene

General Synthetic Methods

The following examples are intended to illustrate the invention and arenot to be construed as being limitations thereon. Temperatures are givenin degrees centigrade. If not mentioned otherwise, all evaporations areperformed under reduced pressure, preferably between about 15 mm Hg and100 mm Hg (=20-133 mbar). The structure of final products, intermediatesand starting materials can be confirmed by standard analytical methods,e.g., microanalysis and spectroscopic characteristics, e.g., MS, IR,NMR, such as those exemplified below. Abbreviations used are thoseconventional in the art.

All starting materials, building blocks, reagents, acids, bases,dehydrating agents, solvents, and catalysts utilized to synthesis thecompounds of the present invention are either commercially available orcan be produced by organic synthesis methods known to one of ordinaryskill in the art (Houben-Weyl 4th Ed. 1952, Methods of OrganicSynthesis, Thieme, Volume 21). Further, the compounds of the presentinvention can be produced by organic synthesis methods known to one ofordinary skill in the art as shown in the following examples.

All reactions are carried out under nitrogen or argon unless otherwisestated.

Proton NMR (¹H NMR) was conducted in deuterated solvent. In certaincompounds disclosed herein, one or more ¹H shifts overlap with residualproteo solvent signals; these signals have not been reported in theexperimental provided hereinafter.

TABLE 3 Analytical instruments LCMS Shimadzu UFLC MS: LCMS-2020 AgilentTechnologies 1200 series MS: Agilent Technologies 6110 AgilentTechnologies 1200 series MS: LC/MSD VL NMR BRUKER AVANCE III/400;Frequency (MHz) 400.13; Nucleus: 1H; Number of Transients: 8 Prep-Gilson GX-281 systems: instruments GX-A, GX-B, GX-C, HPLC GX-D, GX-E,GX-F, GX-G and GX-H GCMS SHIMADZU GCMS-QP2010 Ultra Analytical AgilentTechnologies 1290 Infinity cSFC Prep-cSFC Waters SFC Prep 80

For acidic LCMS data: LCMS was recorded on an Agilent 1200 Series LC/MSDor Shimadzu LCMS2020 equipped with electro-spray ionization andquadruple MS detector [ES+ve to give MH⁺] and equipped with ChromolithFlash R^(p)-18e 25*2.0 mm, eluting with 0.0375 vol % TFA in water(solvent A) and 0.01875 vol % TFA in acetonitrile (solvent B). OtherLCMS was recorded on an Agilent 1290 Infinity RRLC attached with Agilent6120 Mass detector. The column can be a BEH C18 50*2.1 mm, 1.7 micron.Column flow is 0.55 ml/min and mobile phase used may include (A) 2 mMAmmonium Acetate in 0.1% Formic Acid in Water and (B) 0.1% Formic Acidin Acetonitrile.

For basic LCMS data: LCMS was recorded on an Agilent 1200 Series LC/MSDor Shimadzu LCMS 2020 equipped with electro-spray ionization andquadruple MS detector [ES+ve to give MH⁺] and equipped with Xbridge C18,2.1×50 mm columns packed with 5 mm C18-coated silica or Kinetex EVO C182.1×30 mm columns packed with 5 mm C18-coated silica, eluting with 0.05vol % NH₃H₂O in water (solvent A) and acetonitrile (solvent B).

HPLC Analytical Method: HPLC was carried out on X Bridge C18 150*4.6 mm,5 micron. Column flow may be 1.0 ml/min and the mobile phase can include(A) 0.1% Ammonia in water and (B) 0.1% Ammonia in Acetonitrile.

Prep HPLC Analytical Method: In some instances, the compounds werepurified on Shimadzu LC-20AP and UV detector. The column used mayinclude an X-BRIDGE C18 (250*19)mm, 5. Column flow can be 16.0 ml/minand the Mobile phase can include (A) 0.1% Formic Acid in Water and (B)Acetonitrile Basic method used (A) 5 mM ammonium bicarbonate and 0.1%NH3 in Water and (B) Acetonitrile or (A) 0.1% Ammonium Hydroxide inWater and (B) Acetonitrile. The UV spectra were recorded at 202 nm & 254nm.

NMR Method: The 1H NMR spectra were recorded on a Bruker Ultra ShieldAdvance 400 MHz/5 mm Probe (BBFO) or equivalent. The chemical shifts arereported in part-per-million.

As depicted in the Examples below, in certain exemplary embodiments,compounds are prepared according to the following general procedures. Itwill be appreciated that, although the general methods depict thesynthesis of certain compounds of the present invention, the followinggeneral methods, and other methods known to one of ordinary skill in theart, can be applied to all compounds and subclasses and species of eachof these compounds, as described herein.

Intermediates15-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadecanoicacid (Intermediate A1)

This intermediate was synthesized as previously described in WO2020/113233 & US 2019/192668.

12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)dodecanoicacid (Intermediate A2)

Step 1—Dodec-11-ynoic acid. To a solution of dodec-11-yn-1-ol (700 mg,3.84 mmol, CAS #18202-10-3) in acetone (10 mL) at 0° C. was added Jonesreagent (3.7 mL, 9.6 mmol). The mixture was then stirred at 0° C. for 2h. On completion, the reaction mixture was diluted with water (50 mL)and extracted with EtOAc (80 mL×3). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reducedpressure to afford the title compound (500 mg, 66%) as a colorless oil.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.0 (br s, 1H), 2.72 (t, J=2.6 Hz, 1H),2.22-2.10 (m, 4H), 1.52-1.38 (m, 4H), 1.35-1.33 (m, 2H), 1.28-1.21 (m,8H).

Step 2—Benzyl dodec-11-ynoate. To a solution of dodec-11-ynoic acid (500mg, 2.55 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) at 0° C. was added K₂CO₃ (529 mg, 33.8mmol) and BnBr (523 mg, 3.06 mmol). The mixture was stirred at rtovernight. On completion, the reaction mixture was diluted with water(50 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (60 mL×3). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(Petroleum ether/EtOAc=10/1, v/v) to afford the title compound (600 mg,82%) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR: (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.44-7.25 (m, 5H),5.08 (s, 2H), 2.72 (t, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 2.34 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.13 (td,J=6.8, 2.8 Hz, 2H), 1.57-1.49 (m, 2H), 1.48-1.38 (m, 2H), 1.37-1.29 (m,2H), 1.25-1.20 (m, 8H).

Step 3—Benzyl12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)dodec-11-ynoate.A mixture of benzyl dodec-11-ynoate (170 mg, 0.6 mmol),3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(101 mg, 0.3 mmol, Intermediate H), Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (42 mg, 0.06 mmol), CuI(12 mg, 0.06 mmol), Cs₂CO₃ (488 mg, 1.5 mmol) and 4A molecular sieves(150 mg) in dry DMF (5 mL) was heated at 85° C. under microwaveirradiation for 40 min. On completion, the mixture was poured into water(50 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL×3). The combined organic phaseswashed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by prep-TLC (Pet.ether/EtOAc=1/2,v/v) to afford the title compound (80 mg, 44%) as a yellow solid. LCMSm/z=544.4 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR: (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.1 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.28(m, 5H), 7.10 (dd, J=7.7, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=7.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H),6.98 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H). 5.38 (dd, J=12.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 5.07 (s, 2H),3.63 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.49 (t, J=7.2 Hz,2H), 2.33 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.05-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.60-1.48 (m, 4H),1.45-1.35 (m, 2H), 1.33-1.21 (m, 8H).

Step4—12-(1-(2,6-Dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)dodecanoicacid. To a solution of benzyl12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)dodec-11-ynoate(80 mg, 0.15 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added 10% Pd(OH)₂/C (16 mg) and 10%Pd/C (16 mg). The mixture was stirred at 35° C. under H₂ (1 atm)overnight. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the titlecompound (60 mg, 90%) as a white solid. LCMS m/z=458.4 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR:(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.1 (s, 1H), 7.01-6.82 (m, 3H), 5.35 (dd, J=12.6,5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.54 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.82 (m, 3H), 2.76-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.18(t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.05-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.64-1.53 (m, 2H), 1.53-1.42 (m,2H), 1.42-1.70 (m, 14H).

9-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)nonanoicacid (Intermediate A3)

This intermediate was synthesized as previously described in WO2020/206424.

2-(2-(3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)propoxy)ethoxy)aceticacid (Intermediate A4)

Step 1—Tert-butyl 2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)acetate. To a solutionof 2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethan-1-ol (500 mg, 4.99 mmol, CAS #3973-18-0)in dry THF (8 mL) at 0° C. under N₂ was added NaH (60% w/w dispersion inoil, 339.6 mg, 8.49 mmol) portion-wise and the mixture was stirred at 0°C. for 1 h. Next, tert-Butyl 2-bromoacetate (974.1 mg, 4.99 mmol) wasadded and the mixture was stirred at rt overnight. On completion, thereaction was quenched with a sat. aq. NH₄Cl solution and the mixtureextracted with EtOAc (20 mL×4). The combined organic phases were washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography (PetroleumEther/EtOAc=50/1 to 20/1, v/v) to give the title compound (220 mg, 21%)as a light-yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.21 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H),4.02 (s, 2H), 3.74 (s, 4H), 2.42 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 1.47 (s, 9H).

Step 2—Tert-butyl2-(2-((3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)oxy)ethoxy)acetate.A mixture of tert-butyl 2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)acetate (126.4mg, 0.59 mmol),3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(100 mg, 0.30 mmol, Intermediate H), Pd(PPh₃)Cl₂ (41.4 mg, 0.059 mmol),CuI (11.2 mg, 0.059 mmol), Cs₂CO₃ (479.4 mg, 1.48 g) and 4A molecularsieves (150 mg) in dry DMF (8 mL) was heated at 85° C. under microwaveirradiation for 40 min. On completion, the mixture was poured intowater, and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL×4). The combined organic phaseswashed with water, brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by prep-TLC (PetroleumEther/EtOAc=1/2, v/v) to give the title compound (110 mg, 79%) as ayellow solid. LCMS m/z=470.1 [M−H]⁻.

Step 3—Tert-butyl2-(2-(3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)propoxy)ethoxy)acetate.To a solution of tert-butyl2-(2-((3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)oxy)ethoxy)acetate(110 mg, 0.23 mmol) in THF (4 mL) was added 10% Pd/C (10 mg) and 10%Pd(OH)₂/C (10 mg). The mixture was stirred at 35° C. under H₂ (1 atm)overnight. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (90 mg, 81%) as a yellow oil. LCMS m/z=474.2 [M−H]⁻.

Step4—2-(2-(3-(1-(2,6-Dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)propoxy)ethoxy)aceticacid. To a solution of tert-butyl2-(2-(3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)propoxy)ethoxy)acetate(90 mg) in DCM (3 mL) was added TFA (0.5 mL) and the mixture was stirredat rt under N₂ for 6 h. On completion, the mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure and the residue was triturated with Et₂O to givethe title compound (80 mg, 100%) as a brown solid. LCMS m/z=418.2[M−H]⁻.

15-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadecanoicacid (Intermediate B1)

This intermediate was synthesized as previously described in WO2020/206424, WO 2020/113233, and US 2019/0192668.

12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)dodecanoicacid (Intermediate B2)

Step 1—Benzyl12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)dodec-11-ynoate.A mixture of benzyl dodec-11-ynoate A2-2 (226 mg, 0.79 mmol, synthesizedvia Steps 1-2 of Intermediate A2),3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(150 mg, 0.44 mmol, Intermediate J), Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (63 mg, 0.09 mmol),CuI (17 mg, 0.09 mmol), Cs₂CO₃ (716 mg, 2.2 mmol) and 4A molecularsieves (150 mg) in dry DMF (5 mL) was heated at 85° C. under microwaveirradiation for 40 min. On completion, the mixture was poured into water(50 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL×3). The combined organic phaseswere washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by prep-TLC (Petroleumether/EtOAc=1/2, v/v) to afford the title compound (130 mg, 54%) as ayellow solid. LCMS m/z=566.4 [M+Na]⁺, ¹H NMR: (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.1(s, 1H), 7.38-7.28 (m, 5H), 7.21 (s, 1H), 7.08-7.06 (m, 2H), 5.35 (dd,J=12.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 5.07 (s, 2H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.81 (m, 1H),2.75-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.39 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.33 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),2.03-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.58-1.47 (m, 4H), 1.43-1.34 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.18 (m,8H).

Step2—12-(1-(2,6-Dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)dodecanoicacid. To a solution of benzyl12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)dodec-11-ynoate(130 mg, 0.24 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added 10% Pd(OH)₂/C (26 mg) and10% Pd/C (26 mg). The mixture was stirred at 35° C. under H₂ (1 atm)overnight. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the titlecompound (100 mg, 92%) as a white solid. LCMS: m/z=458.4 [M+H]⁺.

9-(1-(2,6-Dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)nonanoicacid (Intermediate B3)

Step1—3-[5-(9-hydroxynon-1-yn-1-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione.To a solution of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (12g, 36 mmol, Intermediate J) and non-8-yn-1-ol (14.93 g, 106.5 mmol, CAS#10160-28-8) in TEA (30.00 mL, 215.8 mmol) and DMSO (60.00 mL, 844.7mmol) were added CuI (675.83 mg, 3.549 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (4.10 g, 3.55mmol). After stirring for 3 h at 85° C. under a nitrogen atmosphere, thereaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by reverse phase flash chromatography (Column: SphericalC18, 20-40 um, 330 g; Mobile Phase A: Water (plus 10 mM FA); MobilePhase B: ACN; Flow rate: 80 mL/min; Gradient: 5%-5% B, 10 min, 30% B—45%B gradient in 20 min; Detector: 254 nm; the fractions containing thedesired product were collected at 36% B) and concentrated under reducedpressure to afford the title compound (9 g, 64% yield) as a yellowsolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.11 (s, 1H), 7.23 (s, 1H),7.11-7.07 (m, 2H), 5.38 (dd, J=12.8, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.31 (m, 1H),3.42-3.35 (m, 2H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 2.92-3.88 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.57 (m, 2H),2.41 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.09-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.57-1.53 (m, 2H), 1.48-1.23(m, 8H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M−1)]⁻=396.2.

Step2—3-[5-(9-hydroxynonyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione.To a stirred solution of3-[5-(9-hydroxynon-1-yn-1-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(9.00 g, 22.6 mmol) in MeOH (1.00 L) was added Pd/C (2.00 g, 1.88 mmol,10 wt %) at rt. The reaction mixture was purged with hydrogen 3 timesand was stirred for 3 h at rt under hydrogen atmosphere. On completion,the reaction mixture was filtered through a celite pad and concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the title compound (9 g, 99% yield) as ayellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.09 (s, 1H), 7.02-6.99 (m,2H), 6.86 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.34 (dd, J=12.7, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.30(m, 1H), 3.39-3.35 (m, 2H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.73-2.58(m, 4H), 2.02-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.39-1.27 (m, 12H). LC/MS(ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=402.3.

Step3—9-(1-(2,6-Dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)nonanoicacid. To a solution of3-(5-(9-hydroxynonyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(100 mg, 249 μmol) in MeCN/H₂O (10/1, 5.0 mL) were added PIDA (401 mg,1.25 mmol) and TEMPO (7.78 mg, 49.8 μmol) and the mixture was stirred atrt overnight. On completion, the reaction mixture was poured into waterand extracted with EtOAc (10 mL×3). The combined organic layers weredried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1, v/v) to afford the titlecompound (92 mg, 89%) as a pink solid. LCMS: m/z=416.2 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.0 (br s, 1H), 11.1 (s, 1H), 6.97-6.93 (m, 2H),6.87-6.83 (m, 1H), 5.37 (dd, J=12.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.54 (s, 3H),2.92-2.83 (m, 3H), 2.75-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.18 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.04-1.92(m, 1H), 1.63-1.53 (m, 2H), 1.53-1.43 (m, 2H), 1.41-1.21 (m, 8H).

2-(2-(3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)propoxy)ethoxy)aceticacid (Intermediate B4)

This intermediate was synthesized as previously described in WO2020/206424 and US 2019/192668.

14-((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)-3,6,9,12-tetraoxatetradecanoicacid (Intermediate C1)

This intermediate was synthesized as previously described in WO2020/113233 and US 2019/192668.

12-((2-(2,6-Dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)dodecanoicacid (Intermediate C2)

To a solution of2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-4-fluoroisoindoline-1,3-dione (1.87 g, 8.7mmol, CAS #835616-60-9) in NMP (20 mL) was added 12-aminododecanoic acid(2.0 g, 7.2 mmol, CAS #693-57-2) and DIEA (1.87 g, 14.5 mmol). Themixture was heated at 90° C. overnight. On completion, the reactionmixture was allowed to cool to rt and purified directly by C18 reversephase chromatography (Biotage, MeCN/H₂O, 40/60, v/v, 0.1% HCOOH) to givethe title compound (1.4 g, 41%) as a yellow solid. LCMS: m/z=472.4[M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.2 (br s, 1H), 11.1 (s, 1H), 7.57(dd, J=8.4, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H),6.51 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 5.04 (dd, J=12.9, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.31-3.23 (m,3H), 2.95-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.63-2.53 (m, 1H), 2.17 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 2H),2.10-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.65-1.41 (m, 4H), 1.41-1.20 (m, 14H).

8-((2-(2,6-Dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)octanoicacid (Intermediate C3)

To a solution of2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-4-fluoroisoindoline-1,3-dione (1.00 g, 3.62mmol, CAS #835616-60-9) in NMP (18 mL) was added 8-aminooctanoic acid(0.69 g, 4.34 mmol, CAS #1002-57-9) and DIEA (1.40 g, 10.9 mmol). Themixture was heated at 90° C. overnight. On completion, the reactionmixture was allowed to cool to rt, diluted with water (100 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (30 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by C18 reverse phase chromatography (Biotage,MeCN/H₂O, 40/60, v/v, 0.1% HCOOH) to give the title compound (0.8 g,53%) as a light green solid. LCMS: m/z=416.2 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.1 (s, 1H), 7.57 (dd, J=8.5, 7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=8.6Hz, 1H), 7.01 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.51 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 5.04 (dd,J=12.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.31-3.23 (m, 3H), 2.95-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.64-2.50 (m,1H), 2.18 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.08-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.40 (m, 4H),1.37-1.08 (m, 6H).

2-(2-(2-((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)ethoxy)ethoxy)aceticacid (Intermediate C4)

This intermediate was synthesized as previously described in US2019/0192668.

3-(4-(1-amino-3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadecan-15-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate D1)

This intermediate was synthesized as previously described inUS20190192668.

3-(4-(12-aminododecyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate D2)

Step 1—Dodec-11-yn-1-yl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate. To a solution ofdodec-11-yn-1-ol (200 mg, 517 μmol, CAS #18202-10-3) and TsCl (416 mg,2.19 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) was added TEA (333 mg, 3.29 mmol) and DMAP(13.4 mg, 110 μmol). The mixture was stirred at rt under N₂ for 2 h. Oncompletion, the reaction was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue purified by silica gel chromatography (PetroleumEther/EtOAc=50/1, v/v) to afford the title compound (200 mg, 54%) as ayellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.79 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.34 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.01 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.17 (td, J=7.1,2.6 Hz, 2H), 1.93 (t, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 1.68-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.55-1.46 (m,2H), 1.42-1.32 (m, 2H), 1.31-1.18 (m, 10H).

Step 2—12-Azidododec-1-yne. To a solution of dodec-11-yn-1-yl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (2.4 g, 7.1 mmol) in DMF (40 mL) was added NaN₃(696 mg, 10.7 mmol) and the mixture was heated at 45° C. overnight. Oncompletion, the mixture was diluted with water (50 mL), and extractedwith EtOAc (100 mL×2). The combined organic layers were washed withbrine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure toafford the title compound (1.2 g, 81%) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.25 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.18 (td, J=7.2, 2.6 Hz, 2H), 1.94(t, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 1.65-1.47 (m, 6H), 1.44-1.23 (m, 10H).

Step 3—Dodec-11-yn-1-amine. To a solution of 12-Azidododec-1-yne (1.2 g,5.79 mmol) in THF (30 mL) was added PPh₃ (1.82 g, 6.95 mmol) and H₂O(104 mg, 5.79 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at rt overnight. Oncompletion, the reaction was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue triturated with petroleum ether and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the title compound (1.0 g,96%) as a colorless oil.

Step 4—Tert-butyl dodec-11-yn-1-ylcarbamate. To a solution ofdodec-11-yn-1-amine (1.0 g, 5.52 mmol) in DCM (30 mL) was added Boc₂O(1.44 g, 6.62 mmol) and TEA (1.11 g, 11.1 mmol) and the mixture wasstirred at rt overnight. On completion, the solvent was removed underreduced pressure and the residue purified by silica gel chromatography(Pet. Ether/EtOAc=30/1, v/v) to afford the title compound (1.2 g, 77%)as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.74 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H),2.92-2.84 (m, 2H), 2.71 (t, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 2.13 (td, J=6.8, 2.6 Hz, 2H),1.45-1.29 (m, 16H), 1.23 (s, 9H).

Step 5—Tert-butyl(12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4-yl)dodec-11-yn-1-yl)carbamate.A mixture of tert-butyl dodec-11-yn-1-ylcarbamate (249 mg, 887 μmol),3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(150 mg, 443 μmol, Intermediate H), Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (32.3 g, 88.7 umol),CuI (16.8 mg, 88.7 μmol), Cs₂CO₃ (719 mg, 2.21 mmol) and 4A molecularsieves (200 mg) in dry DMF (8.0 mL) was heated at 85° C. under microwaveirradiation for 1 h. On completion, the mixture was diluted with water(50 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (100 mL×2). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1,v/v) to afford the title compound (90 mg, 38%) as a colorless oil. LCMSm/z=539.3 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.1 (s, 1H), 7.10 (dd,J=7.7, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.07-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.98 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.72 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 5.37 (dd, J=12.8, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 2.91-2.84(m, 3H), 2.73-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.47 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.05-1.98 (m, 1H),1.61-1.53 (m, 2H), 1.46-1.39 (m, 2H), 1.36-1.26 (m, 12H), 1.24 (s, 9H).

Step 6—Tert-butyl(12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4-yl)dodecyl)carbamate.To a solution of tert-butyl(12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4-yl)dodec-11-yn-1-yl)carbamate(249 mg, 887 μmol) in THF (10.0 mL) was added 10% Pd/C (20 mg) and 10%Pd(OH)₂/C (20 mg). The mixture was stirred at 35° C. under H₂ (1 atm)for 20 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered and thefiltrate concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the titlecompound (60 mg, 66%) as a white solid. LCMS m/z=543.3 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.24 (br s, 1H), 6.97 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.65 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.20 (dd, J=12.3, 5.4 Hz, 1H),3.66 (s, 3H), 3.16-3.04 (m, 2H), 2.93-2.83 (m, 3H), 2.32-2.16 (m, 2H),2.08-1.82 (m, 3H), 1.66-1.59 (m, 4H), 1.51-1.24 (m, 23H).

Step7—3-(4-(12-Aminododecyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dionehydrochloride. A mixture of tert-butyl(12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-4-yl)dodecyl)carbamate(60 mg, 110 umol) and a 4 M HCl in dioxane solution (10.0 mL) wasstirred at rt for 3 h. On completion, the mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to afford the title compound (50 mg, 96%) as a whitesolid. LCMS m/z=443.2 [M+H]⁺.

3-(4-(9-aminononyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate D3)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[9-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]non-8-yn-1-yl]carbamate.To a stirred mixture of3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(8.00 g, 23.7 mmol, Intermediate H) and tert-butylN-(non-8-yn-1-yl)carbamate (8.49 g, 35.5 mmol, Intermediate O) in DMA(40.0 mL) and TEA (20.0 mL) were added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (2.73 g, 2.37 mmol) inportions at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixture wasstirred for 3 h at 80° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, theresulting mixture was diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted withEtOAc (3×75 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(3×50 mL), and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue productwas purified by reverse phase flash (Column: Spherical C18, 20˜40 um,330 g; Mobile Phase A: Water (0.05% FA), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate:45 mL/min; Gradient (B %): 5%˜5%, 8 min; 40%˜60%, 30 min; 60%˜95%; 0min; 95%, 5 min; Detector: 254 nm; Rt: 23.4 min.) to afford the titlecompound (6.4 g, 55% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 11.12 (s, 1H), 7.11 (dd, J=7.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (dd, J=7.9, 1.2 Hz,1H), 6.99 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.77 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 5.39 (dd, J=12.7,5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 2.98-2.78 (m, 3H), 2.74-2.59 (m, 2H),2.52-2.46 (m, 2H), 2.06-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.54 (m, 2H), 1.45-1.34 (m,13H), 1.33-1.19 (m, 4H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=497.3.

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[9-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]nonyl]carbamate.To a stirred mixture of tert-butylN-[9-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]non-8-yn-1-yl]carbamate(6.40 g, 12.9 mmol) in MeOH (500 mL) was added Pd/C (1371.48 mg, 12.887mmol) in portions at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixturewas stirred for 4 h at rt under hydrogen atmosphere. On completion thereaction mixture was filtered and the filter cake was washed with MeOH(3×100 mL). The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to givethe title compound (6.0 g) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.10 (s, 1H), 7.02-6.91 (m, 2H), 6.88-6.85 (m, 1H), 6.75 (t, J=5.7 Hz,1H), 5.37 (dd, J=12.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.55 (s, 3H), 2.90-2.87 (m, 3H),2.78-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.56 (m, 2H), 1.38-1.32 (m,15H), 1.29-1.19 (m, 8H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=501.3.

Step3—3-[4-(9-aminononyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dionehydrochloride. To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-[9-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]nonyl]carbamate(6.00 g, 12 mmol) in DCM (20.0 mL) was added HCl (4 M) in 1,4-dioxane(20.0 mL) at rt under nitrogen atmosphere and the solution was stirredfor 4 h at rt. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the title compound (3.9 g, 91% yield) asa white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.11 (s, 1H), 8.03 (broad,3H), 7.03-6.91 (m, 2H), 6.89-6.86 (m, 1H), 5.40 (dd, J=12.6, 5.4 Hz,1H), 3.57 (s, 3H), 2.94-2.85 (m, 3H), 2.81-2.57 (m, 4H), 2.03-1.97 (m,1H), 1.64-1.53 (m, 4H), 1.41-1.26 (m, 10H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z):[(M+1)]⁺=401.3.

3-(4-(3-(2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy)propyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate D4)

This intermediate was synthesized as previously described in WO2020/113233 and US 2019/192668.

3-(4-(6-aminohexyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate D5)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[6-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]hex-5-yn-1-yl]carbamate.To a stirred mixture of3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(8.00 g, 23.7 mmol, Intermediate H) and tert-butylN-(hex-5-yn-1-yl)carbamate (7.00 g, 35.5 mmol) in DMA (40.00 mL) and TEA(20.00 mL) were added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (2.73 g, 2.37 mmol) in portions at rtunder nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirred for 3 h at80° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixturewas diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×75 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (3×50 mL), and dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue product was purified by reverse phaseflash with the following conditions (Column: Spherical C18, 20-40 um,330 g; Mobile Phase A: Water (0.05% FA), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate:45 mL/min; Gradient (B %): 5%˜5%, 8 min; 40%˜60%, 30 min; 60%˜95%; 0min; 95%, 5 min; Detector: 254 nm; Rt: 23.4 min.) to afford the titlecompound (4.5 g, 42% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 11.12 (s, 1H), 7.12 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=7.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H),6.99 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 5.39 (dd, J=12.7, 5.3Hz, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 2.99-2.93 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.81-2.59(m, 2H), 2.52-2.47 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.57-1.51 (m, 4H), 1.38(s, 9H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=455.3.

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[6-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]hexyl]carbamate.To a stirred mixture of tert-butylN-[6-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]hex-5-yn-1-yl]carbamate(5.50 g, 12.1 mmol) in MeOH (500.00 mL) was added Pd/C (1.29 g, 12.1mmol) in portions at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixturewas stirred for 4 h at rt under hydrogen atmosphere. On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered and the filter cake was washed with MeOH(3×100 mL). The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to givethe title compound (5 g, 90% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.10 (s, 1H), 6.99-6.92 (m, 2H), 6.86 (dd, J=5.5, 3.5 Hz,1H), 6.77 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 5.37 (dd, J=12.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.55 (s,3H), 2.92-2.85 (m, 5H), 2.79-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.56(m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 13H), 1.34-1.29 (m, 2H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z):[(M+1)]⁺=459.3.

Step3—3-[4-(6-aminohexyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dionehydrochloride. To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-[6-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]hexyl]carbamate(5.00 g, 10.9 mmol) in DCM (20.0 mL) was added HCl (4M) in 1,4-dioxane(20.0 mL) at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The solution was stirred for4 h at rt. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to give the title compound (3.9 g, 91% yield) as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.11 (s, 1H), 8.04 (broad,3H), 7.08-6.91 (m, 2H), 6.90-6.86 (m, 1H), 5.40 (dd, J=12.6, 5.4 Hz,1H), 3.57 (s, 3H), 2.98-2.84 (m, 3H), 2.80-2.73 (m, 2H), 2.71-2.57 (m,2H), 2.04-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.56 (m, 4H), 1.49-1.32 (m, 4H). LC/MS(ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=359.3.

3-(5-(1-amino-3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadecan-15-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate E1)

A mixture of tert-butyl(15-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadecyl)carbamate(50 mg, 84 μmol, synthesized as described in WO2019060693) and a 4 M HClin dioxane solution (10.0 mL) was stirred at rt for 3 h. On completion,the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the titlecompound (60 mg, >100%) as a yellow solid. LCMS m/z=493.4 [M+H]⁺.

3-(5-(12-aminododecyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate E2)

Step 1—Tert-butyl(12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)dodec-11-yn-1-yl)carbamate.A mixture of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(100 mg, 295 μmol, Intermediate J), tert-butyl dodec-11-yn-1-ylcarbamate(141 mg, 502 μmol, synthesized via Steps 1-4 of Intermediate D2),Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (41.5 mg, 59 μmol), CuI (11.2 mg, 59 μmol), Cs₂CO₃ (479 mg,1.4 mmol) and 4A molecular sieves (200 mg) in dry DMF (8.0 mL) washeated at 85° C. under microwave irradiation for 1 h. On completion, themixture was diluted with water (50 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (100mL×2). The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purifiedby prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1, v/v) to afford the title compound (65 mg,41%) as a colorless oil. LCMS m/z=539.3 [M+H]; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 11.1 (s, 1H), 7.22 (s, 1H), 7.10-7.05 (m, 2H), 6.73 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H),5.36 (dd, J=12.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 2.92-2.84 (m, 3H),2.74-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.40 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.07-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.58-1.49(m, 2H), 1.45-1.19 (m, 23H).

Step 2—Tert-butyl(12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)dodecyl)carbamate.To a solution of tert-butyl(12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)dodec-11-yn-1-yl)carbamate(100 mg, 185 μmol) in THF (10.0 mL) was added 10% Pd/C (20 mg) and 10%Pd(OH)₂/C (20 mg). The mixture was stirred at 35° C. under H₂ (1 atm)for 20 h. On completion, the reaction was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the title compound (60 mg,59%) as a white solid. LCMS m/z=543.2 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ8.13 (br s, 1H), 6.88 (dd, J=8.1, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H),6.70 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.20 (dd, J=12.5, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (s, 3H),3.15-3.01 (m, 2H), 2.99-2.68 (m, 3H), 2.67-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.29-2.18 (m,1H), 1.64-1.59 (m, 2H), 1.44 (s, 12H), 1.36-1.23 (m, 15H).

Step3—3-(5-(12-Aminododecyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dionehydrochloride. A mixture of tert-butyl(12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)dodecyl)carbamate(60 mg, 110 μmol) and a 4 M HCl in dioxane solution (10.0 mL) wasstirred at rt for 3 h. On completion, the mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to afford the title compound (60 mg, >100%) as a yellowsolid. LCMS m/z=443.3 [M+H]⁺.

3-(5-(9-aminononyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate E3)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[6-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]hex-5-yn-1-yl]carbamate.To a stirred solution of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(8.00 g, 23.7 mmol, Intermediate J) and tert-butylnon-8-yn-1-ylcarbamate (9.33 g, 47.3 mmol, Intermediate O) in DMSO(40.00 mL) and TEA (20.00 mL) were added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (2.73 g, 2.37 mmol)and CuI (450.55 mg, 2.366 mmol) in portions at rt under nitrogenatmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirred for 3 h at 80° C. undernitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was dilutedwith EtOAc (800 mL). The resulting mixture was washed with 4×400 mL ofwater. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, elutedwith PE/EtOAc (1:2), to afford the title compound (7.2 g, 67% yield) asa yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.09 (s, 1H), 7.23-7.21 (m,1H), 7.10-7.06 (m, 2H), 6.75-6.72 (m, 1H), 5.36 (dd, J=12.8, 5.3 Hz,1H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 2.92-2.83 (m, 3H), 2.75-2.55 (m, 2H), 2.40 (t, J=7.0Hz, 2H), 2.06-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.57-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.43-1.34 (m, 13H),1.31-1.23 (m, 4H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1-56)]+=497.3.

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[9-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]nonyl]carbamate.To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-[9-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]non-8-yn-1-yl]carbamate(7.00 g, 14.1 mmol) in MeOH (500.0 mL) was added Pd/C (2.00 g, 1.88mmol, 10 wt %) in portions at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. Theresulting mixture was stirred for 24 h at rt under hydrogen atmosphere.On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered and the filter cake waswashed with MeOH (3×100 mL). The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by reverse flash chromatography(Column, C18 silica gel; mobile phase, ACN in water, 60% to 80% gradientin 25 min; detector, UV 254 nm) to afford the title compound (7 g) as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.07 (s, 1H), 7.05-6.96 (m,2H), 6.87-6.84 (m, 1H), 6.78-6.69 (m, 1H), 5.34 (dd, J=12.7, 5.4 Hz,1H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 2.92-2.87 (m, 3H), 2.77-2.63 (m, 2H), 2.62-2.58 (m,2H), 2.05-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.39-1.34 (s, 11H), 1.31-1.20(m, 10H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1-56)]⁺=501.3.

Step3—3-[5-(9-aminononyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dionehydrochloride. To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-[9-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]nonyl]carbamate(6.00 g, 12.0 mmol) in DCM (15.00 mL) was added 4 M HCl (gas) in1,4-dioxane (15.00 mL) dropwise at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. Theresulting mixture was stirred for 4 h at rt under nitrogen atmosphere.On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was triturated with Et₂O to afford the titlecompound (5 g, 96% yield) as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,Methanol-d₄) δ 7.06-7.00 (m, 2H), 6.97-6.94 (m, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J=12.3,5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.43 (s, 3H), 2.98-2.87 (m, 3H), 2.86-2.75 (m, 2H), 2.70(t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.21-2.15 (m, 1H), 1.75-1.59 (m, 4H), 1.45-1.30 (m,10H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1-56)]⁺=401.3.

3-(5-(3-(2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy)propyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate E4)

This intermediate was synthesized as previously described in US2019/192668 and WO 2020/010210.

3-(5-(6-aminohexyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate E5)

Step 1—tert-butylN-[6-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]hex-5-yn-1-yl]carbamate.To a stirred solution of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(8.00 g, 23.7 mmol, Intermediate J) and tert-butylN-(hex-5-yn-1-yl)carbamate (9.33 g, 47.3 mmol, CAS #151978-58-4) in DMSO(40.0 mL) and TEA (20.0 mL) were added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (2.73 g, 2.37 mmol) andCuI (450.55 mg, 2.366 mmol) in portions at rt under nitrogen atmosphere.The resulting mixture was stirred for 3 h at 80° C. under nitrogenatmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc(800 mL) and washed with 4×400 mL of water. The resulting mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography, eluted with PE/EtOAc (1:2), to afford thetitle compound (7.2 g, 67% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.10 (s, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (d, J=1.2 Hz,2H), 6.83 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 5.38 (dd, J=12.7, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.34 (s,3H), 2.97 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 2.91-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.57 (m, 2H),2.44-2.37 (m, 2H), 2.06-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.56-1.50 (m, 4H), 1.38 (s, 9H);LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=355.3.

Step 2—tert-butylN-[6-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]hexyl]carbamate.To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-[6-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]hex-5-yn-1-yl]carbamate(6.00 g, 13.2 mmol) in MeOH (500 mL) was added Pd/C (1.97 g, 1.85 mmol,10 wt %) in portions at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The resultingmixture was stirred for 48 h at rt under hydrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered and the filter cake waswashed with MeOH (3×100 mL). The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by reverse flash chromatography(Column, C18 silica gel; mobile phase, ACN in water, 60% to 80% gradientin 25 min; detector, UV 254 nm) to afford the title compound (5 g, 83%)as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.07 (s, 1H), 7.05-6.96(m, 2H), 6.86 (m, 1H), 6.76-6.73 (m, 1H), 5.36-5.31 (m, 1H), 3.18 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.92-2.86 (m, 3H), 2.72 (m, 1H), 2.67-2.62 (m, 1H),2.62-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.57 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 1.39-1.34(m, 13H), 1.32-1.25 (m, 4H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=359.2.

Step3—3-[5-(6-aminohexyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dionehydrochloride. To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-[6-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]hexyl]carbamate(4.8 g) in DCM (20 mL) was added 4 M HCl (gas) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL)dropwise at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wastriturated with Et₂O to afford the title compound (4 g, 97% yield) as ayellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.08 (s, 1H), 8.01 (broad,3H), 7.07-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.88-6.85 (m, 1H), 5.36 (dd, J=12.7, 5.4 Hz,1H), 3.50-3.36 (m, 2H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 3.00-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.71 (m,2H), 2.66-2.60 (m 2H), 2.05-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.51 (m, 4H), 1.42-1.18(m, 4H).

4-((12-aminododecyl)amino)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dione(Intermediate F2)

Step 1—Tert-butyl(12-((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)dodecyl)carbamate.To a solution of tert-butyl (12-aminododecyl)carbamate (900 mg, 333μmol, CAS #109792-60-1) and2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-4-fluoroisoindoline-1,3-dione (993 mg, 399μmol, CAS #835616-60-9) in DMF (15.0 mL) was added DIPEA (774 mg, 666μmol) and the mixture was heated at 90° C. under N₂ overnight. Oncompletion, the mixture was poured into water, and extracted with DCM(10 mL×3). The combined organic phases dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by C18reverse phase chromatography (Biotage, MeCN/H₂O, 60/40, v/v, 0.1% HCOOH)to afford the title compound (586 mg, 54%) as a yellow-green semi-solid.LCMS m/z=557.3 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.20 (br s, 1H), 7.48(dd, J=8.5, 7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H),6.22 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (dd, J=12.1, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (br s, 1H),3.27-3.23 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.03 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.67 (m, 3H), 2.18-2.08 (m,1H), 1.69-1.65 (m, 2H), 1.44 (s, 12H), 1.33-1.23 (m, 15H).

Step2—4-((12-Aminododecyl)amino)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dionehydrochloride. A mixture of tert-butyl(12-((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)dodecyl)carbamate(140 mg, 252 umol) and a 4 M HCl in dioxane solution (14.0 mL) wasstirred at rt for 2 h. On completion, the mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to afford the title compound (118 mg, 96%) as a yellowoil. LCMS m/z=457.3 [M+H]⁺.

4-((2-(2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)amino)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dione(Intermediate F3)

This intermediate was synthesized as previously described in US2019/192668.

4-((8-aminooctyl)amino)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dione(Intermediate F4)

Step 1—Tert-Butyl(8-((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)octyl)carbamate.To a solution of tert-butyl (8-aminooctyl)carbamate (450 mg, 1.85 mmol,CAS #88829-82-7) and2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-4-fluoroisoindoline-1,3-dione (612 mg, 2.21mmol, CAS #835616-60-9) in DMF (8 mL) was added DIPEA (476.9 mg, 3.69mmol) and the mixture was heated at 90° C. under N₂ overnight. Oncompletion, the mixture was diluted with water (80 mL) and extractedwith EtOAc (3×30 mL). The combined organic layers were washed withbrine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by C18 reverse phase chromatography (Biotage,MeCN/H₂O, 40/60, v/v, 0.1% HCOOH) to give the title compound (350 mg,38% yield) as a green solid. LCMS: m/z=501.25 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.1 (s, 1H), 7.60-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.01(d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.52 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 5.05(dd, J=12.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.30-3.26 (m, 2H), 2.97-2.79 (m, 4H),2.63-2.52 (m, 2H), 1.41-1.27 (m, 21H).

Step2—4-((8-Aminooctyl)amino)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dionehydrochloride. A mixture of tert-butyl(8-((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)octyl)carbamate(350 mg, 0.70 mmol) and a 4 M HCl in dioxane solution (8 mL) was stirredat rt for 1 h. On completion, the mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure to obtain the title compound (300 mg, 98% yield) as a greensolid. LCMS: m/z=401.20 [M+H]⁺.

4-((9-aminononyl)amino)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dione(Intermediate F5)

Step 1—Tert-butyl N-(9-hydroxynonyl)carbamate. To a stirred solution of9-aminononan-1-ol hydrochloride (42.00 g, 214.6 mmol) and TEA (59.5 mL,429 mmol) in DCM (500.00 mL) was added Boc₂O (56.20 g, 257.5 mmol) inportions at 0° C. The resulting mixture was stirred overnight at rtunder nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the resulting mixture wasdiluted with water (300 mL) and the aqueous layer was extracted withCH₂Cl₂ (300 mL×3). The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with PE/EtOAc (3:1) to afford the title compound (53 g, 95%yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 4.58 (broad,1H), 3.64-3.56 (m, 2H), 3.07 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.54 (p, J=7.6, 6.2 Hz,2H), 1.46 (s, 9H), 1.34-1.24 (m, 12H); LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M−1)]⁺=258.3.

Step 2—Tert-butyl N-[9-(methanesulfonyloxy)nonyl]carbamate. To a stirredsolution of tert-butyl N-(9-hydroxynonyl)carbamate (50.00 g, 192.8 mmol)and TEA (54.54 mL, 385.5 mmol) in DCM (1.00 L) was added MsCl (33.12 g,289.1 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. The resultingsolution was stirred for 3 h at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, the resulting solution was diluted with water (500 mL) andthe aqueous layer was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (200 mL×3). The combinedorganic layers were dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the titlecompound (66 g) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 4.52(broad, 1H), 4.24 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 3.17-3.05 (m, 2H), 3.02 (s, 3H),1.82-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.53-1.39 (m, 14H), 1.33-1.24 (m, 8H); LC/MS (ESI,m/z): [(M−1)]⁺=336.1.

Step 3—Tert-butyl N-(9-azidononyl)carbamate. A mixture of tert-butylN-[9-(methanesulfonyloxy)nonyl]carbamate (66.00 g, 195.6 mmol) and NaN₃(22.88 g, 352.0 mmol) in DMF (400.0 mL) was stirred for 4 h at 40° C.under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the resulting mixture wasallowed to cooled down to rt and diluted with water (800 mL). Theresulting mixture was extracted with co-solvent (PE:EA=2:1) (2×1.5 L).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (1 L), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with PE/EtOAc (5:1) to afford the title compound(50.8 g, 91% yield) as a light yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ6.71 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 3.31 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.90 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 2H),1.53 (p, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.40-1.36 (m, 11H), 1.29-1.24 (m, 10H).

Step 4—Tert-butyl N-(9-aminononyl)carbamate. A solution of tert-butylN-(9-azidononyl)carbamate (47.00 g, 165.3 mmol) and PPh₃ (47.68 g, 181.8mmol) in THF (500.00 mL) and H₂O (50.00 mL) was stirred overnight at 55°C. under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the solution was cooled tort and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the title compound(100 g) as a white solid.

Step 5—Tert-butylN-(9-[[2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindol-4-yl]amino]nonyl)carbamate.To a solution of 2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-4-fluoroisoindole-1,3-dione(481.03 mg, 1.741 mmol, CAS #835616-60-9) and tert-butylN-(9-aminononyl)carbamate (450.00 mg, 1.741 mmol) in DMA (8.00 mL) wasadded DIEA (450.14 mg, 3.483 mmol) dropwise. The resulting mixture wasstirred for 3 h at 80° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, themixture was cooled to rt. The resulting mixture was diluted with water(800 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2×1 L). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (500 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. Afterfiltration, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted withPE/EtOAc (2:1) to afford the title compound (50 g, 18% yield) as a greensolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.10 (s, 1H), 7.55-7.52 (m, 1H),7.09 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H),6.52 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 5.06 (dd, J=12.9, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.29 (q, J=6.7Hz, 2H), 2.93-2.87 (m, 3H), 2.68-2.53 (m, 2H), 2.14-2.01 (m, 1H),1.61-1.54 (m, 2H), 1.38-1.24 (m, 21H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]=515.4.

Step6—4-[(9-Aminononyl)amino]-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindole-1,3-dionehydrochloride. To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-(9-[[2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindol-4-yl]amino]nonyl)carbamate(57.00 g, 111 mmol) in DCM (150 mL) was added 4 M HCl (gas) in1,4-dioxane (150 mL) dropwise at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. Theresulting mixture was stirred overnight at rt under nitrogen atmosphere.On completion, the resulting mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was diluted with EtOAc (400 mL) and stirredovernight at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The precipitated solids werecollected by filtration and dried under vacuum to afford the titlecompound (13 g, 26% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 11.10 (s, 1H), 7.94 (broad, 3H), 7.61-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 7.03 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 5.06 (dd, J=12.8,5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.30 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 2.92-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.75 (q, J=7.3,6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.62 (t, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 2.59-2.56 (m, 1H), 2.10-1.97 (m,1H), 1.59-1.55 (m, 4H), 1.39-1.24 (m, 11H); LC/MS (ESI, m/z):[(M+1)]=415.2.

4-((5-aminopentyl)amino)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dione(Intermediate F6)

This intermediate was synthesized as previously described in US2019/192668.

4-((6-((4-aminopiperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)hexyl)amino)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dione(Intermediate G1)

Step 1—S—(6-(1,3-Dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)hexyl) ethanethioate. To asolution of 2-(6-bromohexyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione (3.0 g, 9.68 mmol, CAS#24566-79-8) in DMF (90 mL) was added KSAc (3.31 g, 29.04 mmol) and themixture was stirred at rt under N₂ for 2 h. On completion, the mixturewas diluted with water (50 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (50 mL×3). Thecombined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated underreduced pressure to afford the title compound (2.3 g, 75% yield) as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.86-7.80 (m, 2H), 7.73-7.67 (m,2H), 3.67 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.85 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.30 (s, 3H),1.73-1.65 (m, 2H), 1.58-1.51 (m, 2H), 1.38 (m, 4H).

Step 2—6-(1,3-Dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)hexane-1-sulfonyl chloride. To asolution of S—(6-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)hexyl)ethanethioate (1.0 g,3.28 mmol) and 2 M aqueous HCl (2 mL) in MeCN (25.0 mL) at 0° C. wasadded NCS (1.18 g, 8.81 mmol) portion-wise and the mixture was allowedto warm to rt and stirred for 1 h. On completion, the mixture wasdiluted with ice-cold water (30 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (50 mL×3).The combined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedunder reduced pressure to afford the title compound (1.1 g, 80% yield)as an off-white solid. LCMS: m/z=330.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step 3—Tert-butyl(1-((6-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)hexyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate.To a solution of 6-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)hexane-1-sulfonyl chloride(1.1 g, 3.34 mmol) and tert-butyl piperidin-4-ylcarbamate (668 mg, 3.34mmol, CAS #73874-95-0) in DCM (20.0 mL) was added TEA (675 mg, 6.67mmol) and the mixture was stirred at rt overnight. On completion, thesolid was collected by filtration to afford the title compound (630 mg,38% yield) as a white solid. The filtrate was diluted with water (30mL), extracted with DCM (50 mL×3) and the combined organic layers weredried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by C18 reverse phase chromatography (Biotage, MeCN/H₂O,65/35, v/v, 0.1% HCOOH) to afford a further aliquot of the titlecompound title compound (500 mg, 30% yield) as a white solid. LCMS:m/z=494.2 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.87-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.74-7.69(m, 2H), 4.58 (br s, 1H), 3.77-3.63 (m, 4H), 3.58 (br s, 1H), 2.94-2.83(m, 4H), 2.08-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.66 (m, 4H), 1.53-1.32 (m 15H).

Step 4—Tert-butyl (1-((6-aminohexyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate.To a solution of tert-butyl(1-((6-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)hexyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate(900 mg, 1.82 mmol) in DCM/EtOH (2/1, 54.0 mL) was added N₂H4H₂O (98%,365 mg, 7.29 mmol) and the mixture was heated at 50° C. overnight. Oncompletion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate was diluted withwater (20 mL) and extracted with DCM (50 mL×3). The combined organiclayers were dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was triturated with MeCN to afford the title compound (400mg, 60%) as a white solid. LCMS: m/z=364.2 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 4.51 (br s, 1H), 3.74 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 3.56 (br s, 1H),2.92-2.84 (m, 4H), 2.69 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.04-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.76(m, 2H), 1.52-1.33 (m, 17H).

Step 5—Tert-butyl(1-((6-((2-(2,6-Dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)hexyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate.To a solution of tert-butyl(1-((6-aminohexyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate (236 mg, 651.6 μmol)and 2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-4-fluoroisoindoline-1,3-dione (120 mg,434.4 μmol, CAS #835616-60-9) in NMP (5.0 mL) was added DIPEA (112.3 mg,868.8 μmol) and the mixture was heated at 90° C. overnight. Oncompletion, the mixture was purified directly by C18 reverse phasechromatography (Biotage, MeCN/H₂O, 65/35, v/v, 0.1% HCOOH) to afford thetitle compound (190 mg, 75%) as a yellow semi-solid. LCMS: m/z=620.2[M+H]⁺.

Step6—4-((6-((4-Aminopiperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)hexyl)amino)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dionehydrochloride. A mixture of tert-butyl(1-((6-((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)hexyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate(100 mg, 161.4 μmol) and a 4 M HCl in dioxane solution (6.0 mL) wasstirred at rt for 5 h. On completion, the mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to afford the title compound (100 mg, >100%) as yellowoil. LCMS: m/z=520.2 [M+H]⁺.

4-((10-((4-aminopiperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)decyl)amino)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dione(Intermediate G2)

Step 1—S—(10-(1,3-Dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)decyl) ethanethioate. To asolution of 2-(10-bromodecyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione (2.0 g, 5.46 mmol,CAS #24566-80-1) in DMF (20.0 mL) was added KSAc (686 mg, 6.01 mmol) andthe mixture was stirred at rt for 2 h under N₂. On completion, themixture was poured into water and extracted with EtOAc (30 mL×3). Thecombined organic phases were dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated underreduced pressure to afford the title compound (2.0 g, 100% yield) as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.84 (dd, J=5.4, 3.2 Hz, 2H),7.70 (dd, J=5.6, 3.0 Hz, 2H), 3.67 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.85 (t, J=7.2 Hz,2H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 1.70-1.60 (m, 2H), 1.59-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.35-1.25 (m,12H).

Step 2—10-(1,3-Dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)decane-1-sulfonyl chloride. To asolution of S—(10-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)hexyl)ethanethioate (200 mg,0.55 mmol) and 2 M aqueous HCl (0.15 mL) in MeCN (5.0 mL) at 0° C. wasadded NCS (295.5 mg, 2.21 mmol) portion-wise and the mixture was allowedto warm to rt and stirred for 1 h. On completion, the mixture was pouredinto ice-cold water and extracted with EtOAc (10 mL×3). The combinedorganic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reducedpressure to afford the title compound (280 mg) as an off-white solid.LCMS: m/z=386.1 [M+H]⁺.

Step 3—Tert-butyl(1-((10-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)hexyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate.To solution of tert-butyl piperidin-4-ylcarbamate (110.8 mg, 0.55 mmol,CAS #73874-95-0) and Et₃N (675.0 mg, 6.67 mmol) in DCM (5.0 mL) at 0° C.was added a solution of 10-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)hexane-1-sulfonylchloride (280 mg, assumed 0.55 mmol). The mixture was allowed to warm tort and stirred overnight. On completion, the mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure, the residue was triturated with MeOH. The solidwas collected by filtration to afford the title compound (40 mg, 13%over two steps) as a white solid. LCMS: m/z=450.2 [M-Boc+H]⁺; ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.84 (dd, J=5.4, 3.2 Hz, 2H), 7.70 (dd, J=5.6, 3.2Hz, 2H), 4.46 (br s, 1H), 3.79-3.71 (m, 2H), 3.67 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),3.63-3.50 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.83 (m, 4H), 2.05-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.74 (m,2H), 1.71-1.61 (m, 2H), 1.52-1.24 (m, 23H).

Step 4—Tert-butyl (1-((10-aminohexyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate.To a solution of tert-butyl(1-((10-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)hexyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate(350 mg, 0.64 mmol) in DCM/EtOH (2/1, 15.0 mL) was added N₂H4H₂O (98%,127.5 mg, 2.55 mmol) and the mixture was heated at 50° C. overnight. Oncompletion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate poured into a 1 Maqueous NaOH solution and extracted with DCM (10 mL×3). The combinedorganic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was triturated with MeCN, filtered and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the titlecompound (160 mg, 60%) as a white solid. LCMS: m/z=420.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step 5—Tert-butyl(1-((10-((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)hexyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate.To a solution of tert-butyl(1-((10-aminohexyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate (160 mg, 0.38 mmol)and 2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-4-fluoroisoindoline-1,3-dione (105.3 mg,0.38 mmol, CAS #835616-60-9) in NMP (3.0 mL) was added DIPEA (98.4 mg,0.76 mmol) and the mixture was heated at 90° C. overnight. Oncompletion, the mixture was allowed to cool to rt and purified directlyC18 reverse phase chromatography (Biotage, MeCN/H₂O, 90/10, v/v, 0.1%HCOOH) to afford the title compound (40 mg, 16%) as a yellow solid.LCMS: m/z=576.3 [M-Boc+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.13 (br s, 1H),7.49 (dd, J=8.4, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J=8.2 Hz,1H), 6.22 (br s, 1H), 4.93 (d, J=12.0, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (br s, 1H),3.81-3.68 (m, 2H), 3.63-3.50 (m, 1H), 3.26 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.92-2.68(m, 6H), 2.03-1.98 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.69-1.64 (m, 2H),1.53-1.27 (m, 25H).

Step6—4-((10-((4-Aminopiperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)hexyl)amino)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dionehydrochloride. A mixture of tert-butyl(1-((10-((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)hexyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate(36 mg, 0.053 mmol) and a 4 M HCl in dioxane solution (6.0 mL) wasstirred at rt for 2 h. The mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure to afford the title compound (30 mg, 94%) as a yellow oil.LCMS: m/z=576.3 [M+H]⁺.

4-((14-((4-Aminopiperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)tetradecyl)amino)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dioneIntermediate G3)

Step 1—2-(14-Bromotetradecyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione. To a solution of1,14-dibromotetradecane (900 mg, 2.53 mmol, CAS #37688-96-3) in DMF (20mL) at rt was added potassium phthalimide (471 mg, 2.53 mmol, CAS#1074-82-4) and the mixture was stirred at 30° C. overnight. Oncompletion, the mixture was poured into water (100 mL) and extractedwith EtOAc (30 mL×3). The combined organic phases were dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bysilica gel chromatography (Pet. ether/EtOAc=10/1, v/v) to afford thetitle compound (600 mg, 56% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 7.92-7.77 (m, 4H), 3.59-3.47 (m, 6H), 1.85-1.70 (m, 4H),1.62-1.53 (m, 2H), 1.40-1.31 (m, 4H), 1.28-1.24 (m, 12H).

Step 2—S—(14-(1,3-Dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)tetradecyl) ethanethioate. To asolution of 2-(14-bromotetradecyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione (600 mg, 1.42mmol) in DMF (20 mL) was added KSAc (485 mg, 4.26 mmol) and the mixturewas stirred at rt for 2 h. On completion, the mixture was poured intowater (100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (30 mL×3). The combined organicphases were dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure toafford the title compound (550 mg, 93% yield) as a yellow solid. LCMS:m/z=440.2 [M+Na]⁺.

Step 3—14-(1,3-Dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)tetradecane-1-sulfonyl chloride. Toa solution of S—(14-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)tetradecyl) ethanethioate(550 mg, 1.32 mmol) in MeCN (20 mL) at 0° C. was added 2 M aqueous HCl(2 mL) and NCS (705 mg, 5.28 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at rt for2 h. The mixture was poured into water (50 mL) and extracted with EtOAc(20 mL×3). The combined organic phases were washed with a saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃ solution (40 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedunder reduced pressure to afford the title compound (500 mg, 86% yield)as a yellow solid. LCMS: m/z=442.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step4—Tert-butyl(1-((14-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)tetradecyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate.To a solution of 14-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)tetradecane-1-sulfonylchloride (500 mg, 1.13 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) was added tert-butylpiperidin-4-ylcarbamate (272 mg, 1.36 mmol, CAS #73874-95-0) and Et₃N(229 mg, 2.26 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at rt for 2 h. Oncompletion, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and theresidue was triturated with MeOH (20 mL), filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the title compound (300mg, 44% yield) as a white solid. LCMS: m/z=506.3 [M-Boc+H]⁺. H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.89-7.80 (m, 4H), 6.88 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.55 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.52-3.45 (m, 3H), 3.00-2.93 (m, 2H), 2.89-2.80 (m, 2H),1.82-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.69-1.51 (m, 4H), 1.46-1.18 (m, 31H).

Step 5—tert-Butyl(1-((14-aminotetradecyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate. To a solutionoftert-butyl(1-((14-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)tetradecyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate(300 mg, 0.50 mmol) in DCM/Ethanol (5 mL/2.5 mL) was added N₂H4H₂O (98%,250 mg, 5.0 mmol) and the mixture was heated at 50° C. for 2 days. Oncompletion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate was poured intowater (50 mL) and extracted with DCM (20 mL×3). The combined organicphases were washed with a saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ solution (40 mL),dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford thetitle compound (200 mg, 85% yield) as a white solid. LCMS: m/z=476.4[M+H]⁺.

Step6—Tert-butyl(1-((14-((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)tetradecyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate.To a solution oftert-butyl(1-((14-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)tetradecyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate(200 mg, 0.42 mmol) in NMP (5 mL) was added2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-4-fluoroisoindoline-1,3-dione (116 mg, 0.42mmol, CAS #835616-60-9) and DIPEA (108 mg, 0.84 mmol) and the mixturewas heated at 90° C. overnight. On completion, the mixture was allowedto cool to rt and purified directly by C18 reverse phase chromatography(Biotage, MeCN/H₂O, 92/8, v/v, 0.1% HCOOH) to afford the title compound(140 mg, 46% yield) as a yellow solid. LCMS: m/z=732.3 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.1 (s, 1H), 7.62-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 7.01 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.85 (m, 1H), 6.51 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 1H),5.04 (dd, J=13.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.52-3.44 (m, 2H), 3.43-3.33 (m, 1H),3.33-3.24 (m, 2H), 3.01-2.94 (m, 2H), 2.89-2.80 (m, 3H), 2.62-2.51 (m,1H), 2.17 (t, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 1.95-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.80-1.73 (m, 2H),1.67-1.52 (m, 5H), 1.41-1.20 (m, 28H).

Step7—4-((14-((4-Aminopiperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)tetradecyl)amino)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dionehydrochloride. To a solution oftert-butyl(1-((14-((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)amino)tetradecyl)sulfonyl)piperidin-4-yl)carbamate(140 mg, 0.19 mmol) in dioxane (2 mL) was added a 4 M HCl in dioxanesolution (4 mL) and the mixture was stirred at rt for 2 h. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure toafford the title compound (110 mg, 88% yield) as a yellow solid. LCMS:m/z=632.3 [M+H]⁺.

6-(Difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(piperidin-4-ylamino)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(Intermediate L1)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-((6-(difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)piperidine-1-carboxylate.To a solution of6-(difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(65 mg, 0.17 mmol, Intermediate K) in 2-Me-THF (5 mL) was addedtert-butyl 4-aminopiperidine-1-carboxylate (69.7 mg, 0.35 mmol, CAS#87120-72-7) and the mixture was stirred at 30° C. overnight. Oncompletion, the mixture was diluted with water and extracted with EtOAc(30 mL×3). The combined organic layers washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purifiedby prep-TLC (Pet. Ether/EtOAc=1/1, v/v) to give the title compound (40mg, 47% yield) as a white solid. LCMS m/z=492.2 [M−H]⁻ and 476.2[M−H₂O+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.05 (s, 2H), 6.85(t, J=55.4 Hz, 1H), 5.90-5.81 (m, 1H), 4.26 (br s, 1H), 4.08-3.87 (m,2H), 3.23-3.17 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.81 (m, 2H), 2.26-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.07-1.79(m, 6H), 1.76-1.63 (m, 1H), 1.54-1.38 (m, 11H), 1.00 (s, 3H).

Step2—6-(Difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(piperidin-4-ylamino)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-onehydrochloride. A mixture of tert-butyl4-((6-(difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)piperidine-1-carboxylate(160 mg, 0.32 mmol) and a 4 M HCl in dioxane solution (5 mL) was stirredat rt for 1 h. On completion, the mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure and the residue was triturated with diethyl ether to afford thetitle compound (126 mg, 92%) as a yellow solid. LCMS m/z=376.3[M−H₂O+H]⁺.

4-((6-(difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzenesulfonylchloride (Intermediate L2)

Step1—2-((4-(Benzylthio)-2-methylphenyl)amino)-6-(difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one.A mixture of 4-(benzylthio)-2-methylaniline (590 mg, 2.6 mmol,Intermediate M),6-(difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(500 mg, 1.3 mmol, Intermediate K) and TFA (1.48 g, 13 mmol) inisopropanol (20 mL) was heated at reflux for 6 h. On completion, themixture was allowed to cool to rt, poured into water (100 mL), andextracted with EtOAc (30 mL×3). The combined organic phases were washedwith brine (50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by prep-TLC (Pet. ether/EtOAc=3/1,v/v) to afford the title compound (200 mg, 29% yield) as a brown solid.LCMS m/z=523.3 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.49 (s, 1H), 8.83(s, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 7.40-7.15 (m, 8H), 6.89 (t, J=55.2 Hz, 1H),5.74-5.63 (m, 1H), 4.29 (s, 1H), 4.23 (s, 2H), 2.43-2.31 (m, 1H), 2.19(s, 3H), 2.05-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.60 (m, 3H), 1.53-1.41 (m, 1H), 0.93(s, 3H).

Step2—4-((6-(Difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzenesulfonylchloride. To a solution of2-((4-(benzylthio)-2-methylphenyl)amino)-6-(difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(200 mg, 0.38 mmol) in MeCN (5 mL) at 0° C. was added AcOH/water (0.4mL/0.8 mL) and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 5 min. Next,1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione (150 mg, 0.76 mmol, CAS#118-52-5) was added and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for a further30 min. On completion, the reaction mixture was poured into water (100mL) and extracted with EtOAc (30 mL×3). The combined organic phaseswashed with a saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ solution (50 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the titlecompound (180 mg, 94% yield) as a brown solid. LCMS m/z=499.1 [M+H]⁺. 1HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.50 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H),7.49-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.21 (m, 1H), 6.89 (t, J=55.2 Hz, 1H), 5.82-5.68(m, 1H), 2.44-2.31 (m, 1H), 2.31-2.18 (m, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 1.58-1.47(m, 4H), 0.97 (s, 3H).

4-((5-bromo-4-((2-carbamoyl-3-fluorophenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzenesulfonylchloride (Intermediate L3)

Step1—2-((2-((4-(Benzylthio)-2-methylphenyl)amino)-5-bromopyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-6-fluorobenzamide.A mixture of 4-(benzylthio)-2-methylaniline (2.0 g, 8.7 mmol,Intermediate M),2-((5-bromo-2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-6-fluorobenzamide (3.0 g, 8.7mmol, Intermediate N) and TFA (19.8 g, 87 mmol) in isopropanol (50 mL)was heated at reflux overnight. On completion, the mixture was allowedto cool to rt and poured into water (200 mL). The resulting precipitatecollected by filtration and washed with ether (20 mL×3) to afford thetitle compound (1.8 g, 38% yield) as a white solid. LCMS m/z=538.2,540.2 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.2 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H),8.20 (s, 1H), 8.16-8.04 (m, 3H), 7.42-7.28 (m, 5H), 7.28-7.20 (m, 2H),7.16 (dd, J=8.4, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.13-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.92 (t, J=9.2 Hz, 1H),4.23 (s, 2H), 2.14 (s, 3H).

Step2—4-((5-Bromo-4-((2-carbamoyl-3-fluorophenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzenesulfonylchloride. To a solution of2-((2-((4-(benzylthio)-2-methylphenyl)amino)-5-bromopyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-6-fluorobenzamide(1.0 g, 1.86 mmol) in MeCN (20 mL) at 0° C. was added AcOH/H₂O (4 mL/8mL) and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 5 min. Next,1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione (733 mg, 3.72 mmol, CAS#118-52-5) was added and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for a further30 min. On completion, the mixture was diluted with EtOAc (200 mL),washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was triturated with ether (10 mL×3) to afford thetitle compound (500 mg, 52% yield) as a white solid. LCMS m/z=514.1,516.1 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.9 (s, 1H), 9.86 (s, 1H),8.35 (s, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.48(dd, J=8.1, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.27 (m, 3H), 7.07 (t, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 2.20(s, 3H).

[1-[(4-Methoxyphenyl) methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (Intermediate G)

Step 1—5-Oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid. To a solution of2-aminopentanedioic acid (210 g, 1.43 mol, CAS #617-65-2) in H₂O (800mL) and HCl (12 M, 210 mL) was added a solution of NaNO₂ (147 g, 2.13mol) in H₂O (400 mL) at −5° C. The mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 12hrs. On completion, the mixture was concentrated and then dissolved inEA (500 mL) and filtered and washed with EA (3×100 mL). The filtrate andwashed solution were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (200 g, crude) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.43 (s, 1H), 5.02-4.95 (m, 1H), 2.67-2.38 (m, 4H)

Step 2—N-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-5-oxo-tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxamide.To 5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid (120 g, 922 mmol) was addedSOCl₂ (246 g, 2.07 mol) at 0° C. slowly. The mixture was stirred at 85°C. for 3 hrs, and then the mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 6 hrs. Themixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in dry DCM(1 L) at 0° C. under N₂. After that a solution of Et₃N (187 g, 1.84 mol)and 4-methoxybenzylamine (101 g, 738 mmol) in DCM (400 mL) was added,then the mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 3 hrs. On completion, water(600 mL) was added and the mixture was extracted with DCM (3×300 mL).The combined organic phase was washed with 0.5 M HCl (500 mL), brine(500 mL), dried over with anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated in vacuo and the residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (PE:EA=1:1) to give the title compound (138 g,60% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.22-7.20 (d,J=8.0, 1H), 6.89-6.87 (d, J=8.0, 1H), 4.90-4.86 (m, 1H), 4.47-4.4.36 (m,2H) 3.81 (s, 3H), 2.67-2.64 (m, 1H), 2.59-2.54 (m, 2H), 2.40-2.38 (m,1H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 272.0 (M+Na)⁺.

Step 3—3-Hydroxy-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione. Asolution ofN-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-5-oxo-tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxamide (138 g,553 mmol) in anhydrous THF (1500 mL) was cooled to −78° C. Then, t-BuOK(62.7 g, 559 mmol) in a solution of anhydrous THF (1000 mL) was addeddropwise slowly at −78° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. The resultingreaction mixture was stirred at −40° C. for 1 hr. On completion, thereaction mixture was quenched with saturated NH₄Cl solution (100 mL).The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×1500 mL). The combinedorganic layer was washed with brine (300 mL), dried over anhydroussodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was purified by silica gel chromatography (PE:EA=1:1) to givethe title compound (128 g, 92% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.39-7.32 (m, 2H), 6.89-6.81 (m, 2H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.17-4.11(m, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.54 (s, 1H), 2.98-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.73-2.60 (m,1H), 2.26-2.20 (m, 1H), 1.80 (dq, J=4.8, 13.1 Hz, 1H).

Step 4—[1-[(4-Methoxyphenyl) methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate. To a solution of3-hydroxy-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl) methyl] piperidine-2, 6-dione (43.0 g,173 mmol) and pyridine (27.3 g, 345 mmol) in DCM (500 mL) was addedtrifluoromethylsulfonyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (73.0 g, 258 mmol)dropwise at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 1.5 hours underN₂. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residuewas purified by column chromatography on silica gel (PE:EA=20:1/8:1) togive the title compound (45.0 g, 68% yield) as light yellow gum. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.36 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.85-6.82 (m, 2H), 5.32-5.28(m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.02-2.97 (m, 1H), 2.79-2.74 (m,1H), 2.41-2.35 (m, 2H).

3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate H)

Step 1—2-Bromo-N-methyl-6-nitro-aniline. To a solution of1-bromo-2-fluoro-3-nitro-benzene (40.0 g, 181 mmol, CAS #58534-94-4) inTHF (40 mL) was added MeNH₂ (2 M, 400 mL). The reaction mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 12 hours. On completion, the reaction mixture waspoured into sat. NaHCO₃ (30 mL) and extracted with EA (3×200 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (2×200 mL), dried withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (40.0 g, 95% yield) as red oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 230.9 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—3-Bromo-N2-methyl-benzene-1,2-diamine. To a mixture of2-bromo-N-methyl-6-nitro-aniline (23.0 g, 99.5 mmol) in EA (300 mL) andH₂O (10 mL) was added AcOH (100 mL). The mixture was warmed to 50° C.Then Fe (22.2 g, 398 mmol) was added to the reaction mixture and themixture was heated to 80° C. about 4 hours. On completion, the reactionmixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dilutedwith water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×200 mL). The combinedorganic layers was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuoto give the title compound (20.0 g, 99% yield) as red oil. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.73-6.70 (m, 1H), 6.68-6.60 (m, 2H), 5.02 (s, 2H), 3.67(s, 1H), 2.58 (s, 3H).

Step 3—4-Bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one. To a mixture of3-bromo-N2-methyl-benzene-1,2-diamine (20.0 g, 99.4 mmol) in ACN (300mL) was added CDI (32.2 g, 198 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirredat 85° C. for 12 hours under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the reactionmixture was concentrated in vacuo. The reaction mixture was diluted withwater (200 mL), where a solid precipitate was formed, which was filteredoff. The solid was washed with water (1 L) and dried in vacuo to givethe title compound (20.0 g, 88% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.17 (s, 1H), 7.14 (dd, J=1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.00-6.95 (m,1H), 6.93-6.87 (m, 1H), 3.55 (s, 3H).

Step4—3-(4-Bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione.To a solution of 4-bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one (12.0 g, 52.8mmol) in THF (300 mL) was added t-BuOK (7.12 g, 63.4 mmol). The reactionmixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hr. Subsequently,[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate(20.1 g, 52.8 mmol, Intermediate G) in a solution of THF (100 mL) wasadded dropwise. The resulting reaction mixture was stirred at 20° C. for0.5 hr under N₂. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched withsaturated NH₄Cl (100 mL), and extracted with ethyl acetate (200 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered, the filtrate was concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by reversed-phase HPLC (0.1% FAcondition) to give the title compound (13.3 g, 55% yield) as a yellowsolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.38 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 6.84 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.80 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.48-6.40 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.22 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.04-4.93 (m, 2H), 3.81(s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.12-2.98 (m, 1H), 2.93-2.77 (m, 1H), 2.62 (dq,J=4.4, 13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.20-2.17 (m, 1H).

Step5—3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione.A mixture of3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione(13.3 g, 29.0 mmol) in a mixed solvent of Tol. (80 mL) and methanesulfonic acid (40 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ for 3 times, andthen the mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 2 hrs under N₂ atmosphere.On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to removetoluene. The residue was added 200 mL of ice water, and then white solidprecipitate formed. The mixture was filtered and the filtered cake wascollected and dried over in vacuo to give the title compound (7.30 g,74% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.13 (s, 1H),7.25 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.05-6.93 (m, 1H), 5.41(dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 2.96-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.78-2.59 (m,2H), 2.08-2.00 (m, 1H).

5-Bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one (Intermediate I)

Step 1—5-Bromo-N-methyl-2-nitro-aniline.4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitro-benzene (230 g, 1.05 mol, CAS #321-23-3) wasadded to a solution of methylamine in tetrahydrofuran (2 M, 1.51 L). Themixture was stirred at 15° C. for 10 minutes. On completion, the mixturewas diluted with H₂O (250 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×300 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (300 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(200 g, 83% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.22(s, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (dd,J=8.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 2.95 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 3H).

Step 2—4-Bromo-N2-methyl-benzene-1,2-diamine. To a mixture of5-bromo-N-methyl-2-nitro-aniline (200 g, 865 mmol) in EtOAc (1 L) andH₂O (500 mL) was added AcOH (1.00 L). The mixture was warmed to 50° C.,and then Fe (174 g, 3.11 mol) was added to the reaction mixture. Afterthat, the reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 6 hours. Oncompletion, the mixture was filtered through celite. The filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo and the residue was diluted with H₂O (250 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (3×300 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith aq. NaHCO₃ and brine (300 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography to give the title compound (130 g, 75% yield) as blackoil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.55-6.52 (m, 1H), 6.48-6.45 (m, 1H),6.43-6.42 (m, 1H), 4.89-4.88 (m, 1H), 4.61 (s, 2H), 2.70 (d, J=4.0 Hz,3H).

Step 3—5-Bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one. To a solution of4-bromo-N2-methyl-benzene-1,2-diamine (110 g, 547 mmol) in CH₃CN (1.3 L)was added CDI (177 g, 1.09 mol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 6hours under N₂. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo.The mixture was diluted with H₂O (1.0 L) and filtered. The filter cakewas washed with water (3×200 mL) and dried in vacuo to give the titlecompound (106 g, 85% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 11.00 (s, 1H), 7.33 (s, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 3.27 (s, 3H).

3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate J)

Step1—3-(5-Bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione.To a solution of 5-bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one (4.90 g, 21.6mmol, Intermediate I) in THF (300 mL) was added t-BuOK (3.63 g, 32.3mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 0-10° C. for 1 hour under N₂.Then a solution of [1-[(4-methoxyphenyl) methyl]-2, 6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (9.87 g, 25.9 mmol, Intermediate G) in THF(100 mL) was added to the reaction mixture at 0-10° C. during 30minutes. The mixture was stirred at 0-10° C. for 30 minutes under N₂. Anadditional solution of [1-[(4-methoxyphenyl) methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (2.47 g, 6.47 mmol) in THF(20 mL) was added to the reaction mixture at 0-10° C. dropwise. Themixture was then stirred at 0-10° C. for another 30 minutes under N₂. Oncompletion, the reaction was quenched water (400 mL) and extracted withEA (3×200 mL). The combined organic layer was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was triturated with EA (80 mL) and filtered. The filter cake wascollected and dried in vacuo to give the title compound (6.70 g, 67%yield) as light yellow solid. The filtrate was also concentrated invacuo and the residue was purified by column chromatography to giveanother batch title compound (1.80 g, 18% yield) as light yellow solid.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.47 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.16 (m, 3H),7.01 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.55-5.51 (m, 1H),4.84-4.73 (m, 2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.33 (s, 3H), 3.04-3.00 (m, 1H),2.83-2.67 (m, 2H), 2.07-2.05 (m, 1H).

Step 2—3-(5-Bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione.To a mixture of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione (8.50 g, 18.6 mmol) in toluene (50 mL) was addedmethanesulfonic acid (33.8 g, 351 mmol, 25 mL) at room temperature (15°C.). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 2 hours. On completion, thereaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and concentrated invacuo. The residue was poured into ice/water (200 mL), and extractedwith EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (50mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residuewas triturated with EA (80 mL) and filtered. The filtrate cake wascollected and dried in vacuo to give the title compound (4.20 g, 67%yield) as off-white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.12 (s, 1H),7.47 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),5.40-5.35 (m, 1H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.92-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.71-2.60 (m, 2H),2.03-1.99 (m, 1H).

6-(Difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(Intermediate K)

Step 1—(4-Chloro-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-5-yl)methanol. To a solution ofethyl 4-chloro-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine-5-carboxylate (40.0 g, 172 mmol,CAS #5909-24-0) in THF (600 mL) at −78° C. under N₂ was added DIBAL-H (1M in THF, 517 mL, 517 mmol) and the mixture was allowed to warm to rtand stirred for 0.5 h. On completion, the reaction was quenched withsaturated aqueous NH₄Cl (1000 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (1000 mL×2).The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was triturated withPet. Ether to afford the title compound (28.5 g, 87% yield) as a whitesolid. LCMS: m/z=191.1 [M+H]; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.61 (s, 1H),4.50 (s, 2H), 2.52 (s, 3H).

Step2—(1R,2R)-2-((5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-1-methylcyclopentan-1-ol.To a solution of (4-chloro-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-5-yl)methanol (12.0g, 63.0 mmol) in i-PrOH (200 mL) was added(1R,2R)-2-amino-1-methylcyclopentan-1-ol (7.96 g, 69.4 mmol, CAS#1400689-45-3) and DIPEA (24.0 g, 189 mmol) and the mixture was heatedat 90° C. under N₂ overnight. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified bysilica gel chromatography (Pet. Ether/EtOAc=5/1, v/v) to afford thetitle compound (11.0 g, 65% yield) as a white solid. LCMS: m/z=270.2[M+H]; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.82 (s, 1H), 6.33 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),5.29 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.68 (s, 1H), 4.36 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.33-4.23(m, 1H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.19-2.10 (m, 1H), 1.72-1.55 (m, 4H), 1.52-1.41(m, 1H), 1.09 (s, 3H).

Step3—4-(((1R,2R)-2-Hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)amino)-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine-5-carbaldehyde.To a solution of(1R,2R)-2-((5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-1-methylcyclopentan-1-ol(2.7 g, 10 mmol) in EtOAc (70 mL) was added MnO₂ (13.1 g, 150 mmol) andthe mixture was heated at 50° C. under N₂ overnight. On completion, themixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure to afford the title compound (2.3 g, 86% yield) as a whitesolid. LCMS: m/z=268.0 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.75 (s, 1H),8.65 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H), 4.76 (s, 1H), 4.42-4.34 (m, 1H),2.52 (s, 3H), 2.28-2.15 (m, 1H), 1.77-1.57 (m, 4H), 1.48-1.37 (m, 1H),1.16 (s, 3H).

Step4—8-((1R,2R)-2-Hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(methylthio)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one.To a solution of4-(((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)amino)-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine-5-carbaldehyde(2.3 g, 8.6 mmol) and EtOAc (2.27 g, 25.8 mmol) in dry THF (25 mL) at−10° C. under N₂ was added LiHMDS (1 M in THF, 25.8 mL, 25.8 mmol)dropwise. The mixture was allowed to warm to rt and stirred overnight.On completion, the reaction was quenched with a saturated aqueous NH₄Clsolution and extracted with EtOAc (50 mL×3). The combined organic phaseswere washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography (Pet.Ether/EtOAc=5/1, v/v) to give the title compound (2.1 g, 84% yield) as ayellow solid. LCMS: m/z=291.9 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.88(s, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 6.57 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 5.93-5.84 (m,1H), 4.53 (s, 1H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.45-2.34 (m, 1H), 2.26-2.15 (m, 1H),2.04-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.91-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.71-1.64 (m, 1H), 0.95 (s, 3H).

Step 5—Ethyl2,2-difluoro-2-(8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(methylthio)-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acetate.To a solution of8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(methylthio)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(100 mg, 0.34 mmol) in dry dioxane (5 mL) under N₂ was added BrCF₂COOEt(139.3 mg, 0.69 mmol, CAS #667-27-6), Pd(MeCN)₂Cl₂ (8.9 mg, 0.034 mmol),Xantphos (39.7 mg, 0.069 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (94.9 mg, 0.69 mmol) and themixture was heated at reflux overnight. On completion, the mixture wasallowed to cool to rt, poured into water, and extracted with EtOAc (30mL×3). The combined organic phases were washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purifiedby prep-TLC (Pet. Ether/EtOAc=2/1, v/v) to give the title compound (70mg, 49% yield) as a white solid. LCMS: m/z=414.1 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 5.91-5.85 (m, 1H), 4.41-4.31(m, 2H), 2.79-2.68 (m, 1H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.29-2.19 (m, 1H), 2.11-1.88(m, 3H), 1.85-1.78 (m, 1H), 1.31 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.12 (s, 3H).

Step6—2,2-Difluoro-2-(8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(methylthio)-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)aceticacid. To a solution of ethyl2,2-difluoro-2-(8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(methylthio)-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)acetate(65 mg, 0.16 mmol) in MeOH/H₂O (4 mL/1 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (43.5 mg,0.31 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at rt for 2 h. On completion, themixture was adjusted to pH 3 with 1 M aqueous HCl and extracted withEtOAc (30 mL×4). The combined organic phases were dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the title compound (50 mg,82% yield) as a yellow solid. LCMS: m/z=386.1 [M+H]⁺.

Step7—6-(Difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(methylthio)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one.To a solution of2,2-difluoro-2-(8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(methylthio)-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)aceticacid (330 mg, 0.86 mmol) in NMP (10 mL) was added KF (248.5 mg, 4.28mmol) and the mixture was heated at 150° C. for 2.5 h. On completion,the mixture was allowed to cool to rt, poured into water (50 mL), andextracted with EtOAc (50 mL×4). The combined organic phases were washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography (Pet.Ether/EtOAc=5/1, v/v) to give the title compound (110 mg, 38% yield) asa white solid. LCMS: m/z=342.1 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.71(s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 6.80 (t, J=54.8 Hz, 1H), 5.92-5.85 (m, 1H),2.82-2.73 (m, 1H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.32-2.22 (m, 1H), 2.13-2.01 (m, 2H),2.00-1.91 (m, 1H), 1.90-1.82 (m, 1H), 1.15 (s, 3H).

Step8—6-(Difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one.To a solution of6-(difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(methylthio)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(110 mg, 0.32 mmol) in 2-Me-THF/H₂O (5 mL/1 mL) was added oxone (495.2mg, 0.81 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at 30° C. for 3 h. Themixture was poured into water (20 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (20mL×4). The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purifiedby prep-TLC (Pet. Ether/EtOAc=1/1, v/v) to give the title compound (60mg, 50% yield) as a white solid. LCMS: m/z=356.1 [M−H₂O+H]⁺; H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.08 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 6.84 (t, J=54.4 Hz, 1H),5.85-5.76 (m, 1H), 3.41 (s, 3H), 2.82-2.72 (m, 1H), 2.35-2.24 (m, 1H),2.18-2.07 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.88 (m, 2H), 1.13 (s, 3H).

4-(Benzylthio)-2-methylaniline (Intermediate M)

Step 1—Benzyl(3-methyl-4-nitrophenyl)sulfane. To a solution of4-chloro-2-methyl-1-nitrobenzene (10 g, 58 mmol, CAS #5367-28-2) inethanol (200 mL) was added KOH (3.6 g, 64 mmol) and BnSH (7.9 g, 64mmol, CAS #100-53-8) and the mixture was heated at 70° C. overnight. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue purified by silica gel chromatography (Pet. Ether/EtOAc=10/1,v/v) to afford the title compound (10 g, 67% yield) as a yellow solid.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.93 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.23 (m, 7H),4.39 (s, 2H), 2.50 (s, 3H).

Step 2—4-(Benzylthio)-2-methylaniline. To a solution ofbenzyl(3-methyl-4-nitrophenyl)sulfane (9.0 g, 34.7 mmol) in ethanol (100mL) was added Fe (1.9 g, 347 mmol) and saturated aqueous NH₄Cl (50 mL)and the mixture was heated at 70° C. for 2 h. On completion, the mixturewas filtered and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure toafford the title compound (7.0 g, 89% yield) as a brown solid. LCMSm/z=230.2 [M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.30-7.16 (m, 5H), 6.95(d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (dd, J=8.2, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.52 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H),4.97 (s, 2H), 3.94 (s, 2H), 1.99 (s, 3H).

2-((5-Bromo-2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-6-fluorobenzamide(Intermediate N)

To a solution of 5-bromo-2,4-dichloropyrimidine (8.25 g, 36.2 mmol, CAS#36082-50-5) in isopropanol (50 mL) was added 2-amino-6-fluorobenzamide(5.02 g, 32.5 mmol, CAS #115643-59-9) and DIPEA (21.1 g, 162.9 mmol) andthe mixture was heated at reflux under N₂ for 18 h. On completion, themixture was allowed to cooled to rt, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gelchromatography (Pet. Ether/EtOAc=10/1 to 3/1, v/v) to give the titlecompound (5.9 g, 48% yield) as a white solid. LCMS m/z=345.0, 347.0[M+H]⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.6 (s, 1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 8.21 (s,1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 8.09 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.08(m, 1H).

Tert-butyl non-8-yn-1-ylcarbamate (Intermediate O)

Step 1—Non-8-yn-1-yl methanesulfonate. To a stirred solution ofnon-8-yn-1-ol (20.00 g, 142.6 mmol) and TEA (39.54 mL, 285.3 mmol) inDCM (200.0 mL) was added MsCl (24.51 g, 213.9 mmol) at 0° C. undernitrogen atmosphere. The mixture was stirred for 1 h at rt. Oncompletion, the reaction was quenched with water (150 mL) at rt. Theresulting mixture was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×50 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with NaCl aq (1×100 mL), and dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give the title compound (30 g, 96% yield) as a lightyellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 4.19 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 3.16 (s,3H), 2.73 (t, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 2.16 (td, J=6.9, 2.7 Hz, 2H), 1.70-1.62 (m,2H), 1.49-1.42 (m, 2H), 1.40-1.26 (m, 6H).

Step 2—9-Azidonon-1-yne. To a stirred solution of non-8-yn-1-ylmethanesulfonate (30.00 g, 137.4 mmol) in DMF (100.00 mL) was added NaN₃(17.87 g, 274.8 mmol) at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The mixture wasstirred for 16 h at 55° C. On completion, the reaction was quenched withwater at rt. The resulting mixture was extracted with EtOAc (3×200 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (1×100 mL), and driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, the filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with PE/EtOAc (30:1) to afford 9-azidonon-1-yne(21 g, 92% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ3.37-3.27 (m, 2H), 2.73 (t, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 2.14 (td, J=6.9, 2.6 Hz, 2H),1.56-1.49 (m, 2H), 1.47-1.40 (m, 2H), 1.39-1.24 (m, 6H).

Step 3—Non-8-yn-1-amine hydrochloride. To a stirred solution of9-azidonon-1-yne (32.00 g, 193.7 mmol) in THF (300.0 mL)/H₂O (30.00 mL)was added PPh₃ (76.19 g, 290.5 mmol) in portions at 0° C. under nitrogenatmosphere. The solution was stirred for 4 h at 55° C. On completion,the solution was concentrated under reduced pressure and diluted withDCM (300 mL). The mixture was acidified to pH 1 with HCl (2 M aq.). Theaqueous layer was extracted with DCM (3×100 mL). The aqueous layer wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (27 g,79% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.04 (s, 3H),2.81-2.68 (m, 3H), 2.15 (td, J=6.9, 2.7 Hz, 2H), 1.59-1.51 (m, 2H),1.50-1.39 (m, 2H), 1.39-1.23 (m, 6H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=140.2.

Step 4—Tert-butyl N-(non-8-yn-1-yl)carbamate. To a stirred mixture ofnon-8-yn-1-amine hydrochloride (27.00 g, 153.7 mmol) in DCM (300.0 mL)was added TEA (106.5 mL, 768.4 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. under nitrogenatmosphere. Then Boc₂O (50.31 g, 230.5 mmol) was added dropwise at 0° C.under nitrogen atmosphere. The mixture was stirred for 16 h at rt. Oncompletion, the reaction was quenched with water (200 mL) at rt. Theresulting mixture was extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×100 mL) and the combinedorganic layers were dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with PE/EtOAc (3:1)to afford the title compound (20 g, 54% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.76 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 2.90 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 2H),2.73 (t, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 2.15 (td, J=7.0, 2.7 Hz, 2H), 1.48-1.41 (m, 2H),1.41-1.32 (m, 13H), 1.30-1.17 (m, 4H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z):[(M+1-56)]⁺=184.2.

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(3-(methoxymethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylphenyl carbonate (Intermediate P)

Step 1—Benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-((phenoxycarbonyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate.To a solution of benzylN-[2-tert-butyl-5-[(1S,3R)-3-hydroxycyclopentyl]pyrazol-3-yl]carbamate(1 g, 2.80 mmol, Intermediate AG) and phenyl carbonochloridate (394 mg,2.52 mmol) in DCM (14 mL) was added DMAP (34.2 mg, 279 umol) andpyridine (663 mg, 8.39 mmol), then the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for12 h. On completion, the mixture was quenched with sat. NH₄Cl (20 mL),diluted with DCM (20 mL), then washed with water (20 mL×3) and brine (20mL×3). The solution was then dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=3/1 to 0/1) to give the title compound(1.2 g, 85% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ=7.48-7.29 (m, 7H), 7.27-7.15 (m, 3H), 6.13 (br s, 1H), 5.29-5.22 (m,1H), 5.21 (s, 2H), 3.17-3.06 (m, 1H), 2.66-2.55 (m, 1H), 2.14-2.07 (m,1H), 2.04-1.85 (m, 4H), 1.59 (s, 9H).

Step 2—(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylphenyl carbonate. To a solution of benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-((phenoxycarbonyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate(1 g, 2.09 mmol) in THF (25 mL) was added Pd/C (1.00 g, 943 umol, 10 wt%) and the reaction mixture was placed under H₂ atmosphere. The mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. On completion, the mixture was filteredand the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(0.7 g, 98% yield) as a colorless gum. LCMS: tR=0.417 min., (ES⁺) m/z(M+H)⁺=344.2

Step3—(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(3-(methoxymethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylphenyl carbonate. A solution of(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentyl phenylcarbonate (0.7 g, 2.04 mmol),5-(methoxymethyl)-2-methyl-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid (416 mg, 2.45mmol, Intermediate A1), T₃P (3.89 g, 6.11 mmol, 50% solution in DMF),and DIEA (1.32 g, 10.2 mmol) in MeCN (8 mL) was stirred at 60° C. for 12h. On completion, the mixture was quenched with sat. NH₄Cl (10 mL), andextracted with EtOAc (15 mL×2). The organic layer was washed with brine(10 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=5/1 to 0/1) to give the title compound (0.7 g, 62% yield) as abrown oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.44 (br s, 1H), 7.40-7.36 (m, 2H),7.26-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.20-7.17 (m, 2H), 6.63 (br s, 1H), 6.30 (s, 1H),5.27-5.22 (m, 1H), 4.49 (s, 2H), 4.20 (s, 3H), 3.44 (s, 3H), 3.20-3.11(m, 1H), 2.66-2.58 (m, 1H), 2.17-2.07 (m, 2H), 2.04 (br s, 1H),2.02-1.88 (m, 3H), 1.65 (s, 9H).

1-(4-((2,2,2-trifluoroacetoxy)methyl)cyclohexyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylicacid (Intermediate Q)

Step 1—Tert-butyl1-(4-(ethoxycarbonyl)cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate. To asolution of tert-butyl 1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (900 mg, 5.3 mmol, CAS#611239-23-7) and ethyl4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carboxylate(1 g, 3.57 mmol, CAS #1049004-32-1) in pyridine (10 mL) was addedCu(OAc)₂ (1.30 g, 7.14 mmol) at 20° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. Thenthe reaction was stirred at 100° C. for 10 h. On completion, thereaction was poured into ice water (20 mL) and extracted with ethylacetate (2×20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine(2×10 mL), and dried over sodium sulfate. The solution was then filteredand the filtrate was concentrated to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel (eluted with petroleumether:ethyl acetate=100:1 to 100:7) to give the title compound (0.8 g,69% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃-d) δ=7.99 (s, 1H),7.90 (s, 1H), 6.29-6.28 (m, 1H), 6.29-6.17 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.12 (m, 2H),2.81-2.31 (m, 5H), 2.28-2.17 (m, 1H), 2.11-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.56 (s, 8H),1.29 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H).

Step 2—tert-butyl1-(4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate. To asolution of tert-butyl1-(4-ethoxycarbonylcyclohexen-1-yl)pyrazole-4-carboxylate (750 mg, 2.3mmol) in THF (17 mL) was added DIBAL-H (1 M, 4.68 mL) at −20° C. undernitrogen atmosphere. Then the reaction was stirred at −20° C. for 0.5 hunder nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction was quenched with5 mL of methanol, and then stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then thereaction was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give a residue. The title compound (0.6 g, 92% yield)was obtained as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃-d) δ=7.99 (s, 1H),7.90 (s, 1H), 6.30-6.12 (m, 1H), 3.68-3.55 (m, 2H), 2.77-2.63 (m, 1H),2.61-2.47 (m, 1H), 2.43-2.32 (m, 1H), 2.14-1.84 (m, 4H), 1.56 (s, 10H).

Step 3—tert-butyl1-(4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate. To a solutionof Pd/C (1.90 g, 1.80 mmol, 10 wt %) in MeOH (20 mL) was addedtert-butyl 1-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexen-1-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxylate(0.5 g, 1.8 mmol) under N₂. The suspension was degassed under vacuum andpurged with H₂ several times. The mixture was stirred under H₂ (15 psi)at 20° C. for 10 h. On completion, the reaction was filtered to get thefiltrate and concentrated to give the title compound (0.55 g) ascolorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 281.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step4—1-(4-((2,2,2-trifluoroacetoxy)methyl)cyclohexyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylicacid. To a solution of tert-butyl1-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]pyrazole-4-carboxylate (0.55 g, 1.96mmol) in DCM (10 mL) was added TFA (3.08 g, 27.01 mmol) at 0° C. undernitrogen atmosphere. Then the reaction was stirred at 20° C. for 4 hunder nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction was poured intoice water (10 mL) and extracted with dichloromethane (2×15 mL). Thecombined organic phase is washed with brine (2×10 mL), and dried oversodium sulfate. Then the mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give the title compound (0.6 g) as white solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 321.0 (M+H)⁺.

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate R)

Step1—(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. To a solution of[(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-tert-butyl-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate(288 mg, 936 umol, Intermediate U) and1-[4-[(2,2,2-trifluoroacetyl)oxymethyl]cyclohexyl]pyrazole-4-carboxylicacid (300 mg, 936 umol, Intermediate Q) in ACN (6 mL) and was added T₃P(1.8 g, 2.8 mmol, 50% solution in DMF) and DIEA (605.3 mg, 4.6 mmol) at0° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 20° C. for10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction was pouredinto ice water (10 mL), and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×15 mL). Thecombined organic phase was washed with brine (2×10 mL), dried oversodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to give aresidue. The residue was purified by prep-TLC (petroleum ether:ethylacetate=0:1) to give the title compound (60 mg, 10% yield) as colorlessoil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 515.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. To a solution of[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[1-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]pyrazole-4-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (60.0 mg, 116.5 umol) and TEA (35.4 mg, 349.7 umol)in DCM (0.6 mL) was added a solution of MsCl (110 mg, 960.27 umol) inDCM (0.6 mL) dropwise slowly at 0° C. under nitrogen flow. Then thereaction was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h under nitrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction was poured into saturated sodium bicarbonateaqueous solution (2 mL) at 0° C. and extracted with dichloromethane (2×3mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (2×2 mL), anddried over sodium sulfate. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give the title compound (60.0 mg) as colorless oil.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 593.3 (M+H)⁺.

3-(3-methyl-4-((4-(methylamino)piperidin-1-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate S)

This intermediate was synthesized as previously described in WO2020/264499, WO 2020/264490, WO 2020/113233 and US 2019/192668.

2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid(Intermediate T)

Step 1—[4-[[Tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexyl]4-methylbenzenesulfonate. To a solution of4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexanol (1 g, 2.71 mmol)and TosCl (517 mg, 2.71 mmol) was added pyridine (10 mL) at 0° C. Themixture was stirred at 0-20° C. for 12 h. The mixture was then stirredat 40° C. for 12 hr. On completion, the mixture was poured into icewater (10 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×10 mL). The combinedorganic phase is washed with brine (2×10 mL), and dried over sodiumsulfate. Then the solution was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=1/0 to 8/1) to givethe title compound (1 g, 70% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ=7.78 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (dd, J=1.6, 7.5 Hz, 4H),7.49-7.40 (m, 8H), 4.70 (br s, 1H), 3.46 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 2.41 (s,3H), 1.74-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.58-1.44 (m, 5H), 1.33-1.12 (m, 2H), 1.00-0.95(m, 9H).

Step 2—Tert-butyl2-[1-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexyl]pyrazol-4-yl]acetate.To a solution of tert-butyl 2-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate (300 mg, 1.65mmol, Intermediate AT) and[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexyl]4-methylbenzenesulfonate (1.72 g, 3.29 mmol) in DMSO (17 mL) was addedKI (27.3 mg, 164 umol) and KOH (277 mg, 4.94 mmol) at 20° C. The mixturewas stirred at 50° C. for 0.5 h. On completion, the mixture was pouredinto ice water (5 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×20 mL). Thecombined organic phase is washed with brine (2×20 mL), and dried oversodium sulfate. The mixture was then filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by flash silicagel chromatography (ISCO®; 40 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluentof 0˜10% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 80 mL/min) to give thetitle compound (180 mg, 20% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ=7.65-7.57 (m, 5H), 7.49-7.42 (m, 6H), 7.29 (s, 1H), 5.64 (d,J=1.8 Hz, 6H), 4.42 (t, J=5.32 Hz, 3H), 3.70-3.46 (m, 2H), 3.36 (s, 2H),1.80-1.51 (m, 17H), 1.45-1.38 (m, 9H), 1.03-0.99 (m, 9H).

Step 3—2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid. To a solution of tert-butyl2-[1-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexyl]pyrazol-4-yl]acetate(180 mg, 337 umol) in THF (1.5 mL) and H₂O (0.5 mL) was added LiOH.H₂O(70.8 mg, 1.69 mmol). The mixture was then stirred at 20° C. for 12 h.On completion, the mixture was poured into ice water (3 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (2×3 mL). The combined organic phase waswashed with brine (2×3 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and thefiltrate was concentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified byflash silica gel chromatography (ISCO®; 4 g SepaFlash® Silica FlashColumn, Eluent of 0˜25% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 50mL/min) to give the title compound (50 mg, 31% yield) as yellow oil. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.30-12.09 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.59 (m, 4H),7.58-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.50-7.40 (m, 6H), 7.29 (s, 1H), 3.63-3.46 (m, 2H),3.37 (s, 2H), 2.05-1.97 (m, 3H), 1.87 (br d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 1.78-1.64(m, 3H), 1.62-1.53 (m, 2H), 1.20-1.15 (m, 2H), 1.05-0.95 (m, 9H).

(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate U)

Step 1—Benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-(((4-nitrophenoxy)carbonyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate.A solution of benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-hydroxycyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate(300 mg, 839 umol, Intermediate AG) and (4-nitrophenyl)carbonochloridate (254 mg, 1.26 mmol) in anhydrous DCM (5 mL) wastreated with pyridine (199 mg, 2.52 mmol, 203 uL) and DMAP (10.3 mg,83.9 umol) and the reaction mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 16 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to giveresidue. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (12g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Ethyl acetate/Petroleum: 0˜30%) togive the title compound (223 mg, 50% yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 523.1 (M+H)⁺, ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.31-8.24 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.34(m, 7H), 6.32-6.21 (m, 1H), 6.16 (s, 1H), 5.30-5.23 (m, 1H), 5.21 (s,2H), 3.22-3.09 (m, 1H), 2.68-2.57 (m, 1H), 2.19-2.09 (m, 1H), 2.09-2.06(m, 1H), 2.04-1.95 (m, 3H), 1.94-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 9H).

Step2—(1R,3S)-3-(5-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisobutyrate. A solution of[(1R,3S)-3-[5-(benzyloxycarbonylamino)-1-tert-butyl-pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl](4-nitrophenyl) carbonate (220 mg, 421 umol), propan-2-amine (32.4 mg,547 umol, 47.0 uL) and DIPEA (272 mg, 2.11 mmol, 367 uL) in THF (3 mL)was stirred at 20° C. for 4 hours. On completion, the reaction mixturewas diluted with EA (40 mL) and stirred for 5 min. The organic phase waswashed with aq. NaOH (25 mL×4, 1M), brine (30 mL), dried with anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(150 mg) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.38 (in, 5H),6.38-5.99 (m, 2H), 5.21-5.19 (m, 2H), 5.15 (m, 1H), 4.55 (br s, 1H),3.89-3.65 (m, 1H), 3.14-3.00 (m, 1H), 2.51-2.39 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.99 (m,1H), 1.97-1.75 (m, 5H), 1.58 (s, 9H), 1.20-1.07 (m, 6H).

Step 3—(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. To a solution of(1R,3S)-3-(5-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisobutyrate (150 mg, 339 umol) in THF (2 mL) and EtOAc (4 mL) was addedPd/C (20 mg, 10 wt %) under N₂. The suspension was degassed under vacuumand purged with H₂ several times. The mixture was stirred under hydrogenballoon (15 psi) at 20° C. for 4 hours. On completion, the reactionmixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to givea residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(4 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Ethyl acetate/Petroleum: 0˜40%) togive the title compound (75 mg, 236 umol, 70% yield) as yellow oil.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 309.1 (M+H)⁺.

[4-[4-[2-[[2-tert-butyl-5-[(1S,3R)-3-(isopropylcarbamoyloxy)cyclopentyl]pyrazol-3-yl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]pyrazol-1-yl]cyclohexyl]methylmethanesulfonate (Intermediate V)

Step1—[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate. To a solution of[(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-tert-butyl-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (64.7 mg, 209 umol, Intermediate U) and2-[1-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexyl]pyrazol-4-yl]aceticacid (100 mg, 209 umol, Intermediate T) in pyridine (1 mL) was addedEDCI (120 mg, 629 umol) and DMAP (2.56 mg, 20.9 umol) at 20° C. Themixture was stirred at 50° C. for 12 h. On completion, the reaction waspoured into ice water (2 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×2 mL).The combined organic phase was washed with brine (2×2 mL), dried oversodium sulfate, then filtered and concentrated to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by prep-TLC (SiO₂, EA:PE=4:1) to give the titlecompound (100 mg, 62% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ=9.41 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.60 (m, 5H), 7.47-7.44 (m, 5H), 7.33 (s, 1H), 6.91(br d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.89 (s, 1H), 5.01-4.91 (m, 1H), 4.13-3.98 (m,3H), 3.55-3.47 (m, 2H), 3.44-3.41 (m, 2H), 3.17 (d, J=5.12 Hz, 1H),2.34-2.32 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.77 (m, 6H), 1.73-1.57 (m, 8H), 1.26-1.14 (m,6H), 1.04-1.00 (m, 18H).

Step2—[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[2-[1-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]pyrazol-4-yl]acetyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate. To a solution of[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[2-[1-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexyl]pyrazol-4-yl]acetyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (100 mg, 130 umol) was added TBAF (1 mL, 1M inTHF). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h. On completion, themixture was concentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified byprep-TLC (SiO₂, EA:PE=8:1) to give the title compound (47 mg, 51% yield)as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 529.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—[4-[4-[2-[[2-tert-butyl-5-[(1S,3R)-3-(isopropylcarbamoyloxy)cyclopentyl]pyrazol-3-yl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]pyrazol-1-yl]cyclohexyl]methylmethanesulfonate. To a solution of [(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[2-[1-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]pyrazol-4-yl]acetyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate(35 mg, 66.2 umol) and TEA (13.4 mg, 132 umol) in DCM (0.5 mL) was addedMsCl (9.10 mg, 79.4 umol) dropwise slowly at 0° C. and the mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 1 h. On completion, the reaction mixture wasquenched with NaHCO₃ (sat aq, 1 mL) at 0° C. and extracted with DCM (2×2mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (2×2 mL), driedover sodium sulfate. Then the solution was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give the title compound (30 mg) as yellow oil. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 607.2 (M+H)⁺.

2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethyl]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid(Intermediate W)

Step 1—2-(2-Prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate. To asolution of 2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethanol (6 g, 41.6 mmol, CAS#7218-43-1) and 4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (15.9 g, 83.2 mmol) inDCM (120 mL) was added TEA (21.1 g, 208 mmol) and DMAP (508 mg, 4.16mmol). Then the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 h. On completion,the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (120 mL) at 25° C., thenextracted with EtOAc (120 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washedwith EtOAc (120 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 2/1)to give the title compound (10.9 g, 30.3 mmol, 73% yield) as a orangeoil. LCMS: tR=0.546 min., (ES+) m/z (M+H)⁺=254.3.

Step 2—Methyl1-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate andmethyl1-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate. To asolution of 2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (5.5g, 18.4 mmol) and methyl 1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (2.79 g, 22.1 mmol)in DMF (55 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (12.0 g, 36.8 mmol) and KI (306 mg, 1.84mmol). The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 1 h. On completion, thereaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (60 mL) at 25° C., then extractedwith EtOAc (60 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with EtOAc(60 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: YMC Triart C18 250×50 mm×7 um; mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)-ACN]; B %: 16%-46%, 17 min) to give methyl1-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (1 g,22% yield) as a orange solid (¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=7.58 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.66 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.07 (d, J=2.4Hz, 2H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.73 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.47 (s, 4H), 3.40 (t,J=2.4 Hz, 1H) and methyl1-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate (1 g,3.96 mmol, 22% yield) as an orange solid (¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6)δ=7.85 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 4.35 (t, J=5.4 Hz,2H), 4.10 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.83-3.76 (m, 5H), 3.56-3.49 (m, 4H), 3.41(t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

Step 3—2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethyl]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid. To asolution of methyl2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethyl]pyrazole-3-carboxylate (1 g, 3.96 mmol)in THF (10 mL) and H₂O (2 mL) was added LiOH.H₂O (665 mg, 15.8 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (12 mL) at 25° C. and adjusted to pH lessthan 5 with HCl (1 M), then the solution was extracted with EtOAc (15mL×3). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (15 mL×3), driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to givethe title compound (850 mg, 77% yield) as a white solid. LCMS: tR=0.337min., (ES+) m/z (M+H)⁺=239.0.

[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethyl]pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (Intermediate X)

To a solution of 2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethyl]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid (840 mg, 3.53 mmol, Intermediate W) and[(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-tert-butyl-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (1.20 g, 3.88 mmol, Intermediate U) in MeCN (10 mL)was added T₃P (6.73 g, 50% solution in DMF) and DIEA (2.28 g, 17.6mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 12 h. On completion, thereaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (10 mL) at 25° C., then extractedwith EtOAc (10 mL×3). The combined organic layers was washed with brine(10 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=3/1 to 1/1) to givethe title compound (1 g, 53% yield) was obtained as a orange solid.LCMS: tR=0.652 min., (ES+) m/z (M+H)⁺=529.2.

1-undec-10-ynylpyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (Intermediate Y)

Step 1—Undec-10-ynyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate. To a solution ofundec-10-yn-1-ol (2 g, 11.89 mmol) and TosCl (2.72 g, 14.3 mmol) in DCM(20 mL) was added TEA (3.61 g, 35.7 mmol) at 0° C. Then the mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixture was poured intoice water (30 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×30 mL). Thecombined organic phase was washed with brine (2×30 mL), dried oversodium sulfate, filtered, then the filtrate was concentrated to give aresidue. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(ISCO®; 40 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜5% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 100 mL/min) to give the titlecompound (3.27 g, 85% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ=7.78 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 4.00 (t, J=6.4 Hz,2H), 2.71 (t, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.12 (dt, J=2.4, 6.8 Hz, 2H),1.57-1.49 (m, 2H), 1.45-1.36 (m, 2H), 1.33-1.25 (m, 2H), 1.16 (br d,J=4.4 Hz, 8H).

Step 2—1-Undec-10-ynylpyrazole-4-carboxylic acid. To a solution ofundec-10-ynyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (3 g, 9.30 mmol) and methyl1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (1.41 g, 11.2 mmol) in DMF (30 mL) was addedNaOH (1.12 g, 27.9 mmol) and NaI (139 mg, 930 umol). The mixture wasthen stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. On completion, the mixture was pouredinto ice water (30 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×30 mL). Thenthe mixture was adjusted to pH=6 with saturated ammonium chlorideaqueous solution. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (2×30mL). The combined organic phase is washed with brine (2×30 mL), driedover sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to givea residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(ISCO®; 40 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜30% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 80 mL/min) to give the title compound(1.6 g, 65% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ=12.39-12.11 (m, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H), 4.11 (t, J=6.8 Hz,2H), 3.74 (s, 1H), 2.13 (dt, J=2.4, 6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.80-1.70 (m, 2H),1.47-1.37 (m, 2H), 1.34-1.14 (m, 10H).

[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[(1-undec-10-ynylpyrazole-4-carbonyl)amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (Intermediate Z)

To a solution of 1-undec-10-ynylpyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (600 mg, 2.29mmol, Intermediate Y) and[(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-tert-butyl-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (588 mg, 1.91 mmol, Intermediate U) in MeCN (6 mL)was added T₃P (3.64 g, 5.72 mmol, 50% solution in DMF) and DIEA (1.23 g,9.53 mmol, 1.66 mL). The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 12 h. Oncompletion, the mixture was poured into ice water (10 mL) and extractedwith ethyl acetate (2×10 mL). The combined organic phase is washed withbrine (2×10 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and the filtratewas concentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (ISCO®; 20 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column,Eluent of 0˜45% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 80 mL/min) togive the title compound (530 mg, 41% yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 553.4 (M+H)⁺.

1-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid (Intermediate AA)

Step 1—non-8-yn-1-yl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate. To a solution ofnon-8-yn-1-ol (5 g, 35.6 mmol, CAS #10160-28-8) and4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (8.16 g, 42.7 mmol) in DCM (60 mL) wasadded TEA (10.8 g, 106 mmol) at 0° C. Then the mixture was stirred at0-20° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixture was quenched with sat.NaHCO₃ (80 mL), and diluted with DCM (60 mL). The organic layer waswashed with H₂O (60×3 mL) and brine (60×3 mL), then dried with Na₂SO₄,and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=15/1 to 10/1) togive the title compound (6.8 g, 62% yield) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.77 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.33 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 4.00 (t,J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.13 (dt, J=2.4, 7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.92 (t,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 1.66-1.58 (m, 2H), 1.51-1.40 (m, 2H), 1.36-1.19 (m, 6H).

Step 2—methyl 2-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate. Sodiumhydride (978 mg, 28.5 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) was added toa solution of methyl 1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (1.29 g, 10.1 mmol) inDMF (40 mL) portionwise at 0° C., then the mixture was stirred at 0° C.for 0.5 h. Next, a solution of non-8-ynyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (3 g,10.19 mmol) was added dropwise. The resulting mixture was stirred at0-20° C. for 12 h. The mixture was quenched with sat. NH₄Cl (40 mL),then extracted with EtOAc (30 mL×3). The combined organic layer waswashed with brine (40 mL×3), dried by Na₂SO₄, and concentrated in vacuo.The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (FA condition, column: Phenomenexluna C18 250*50 mm*15 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %:39%-69%, 25 min) to give the title compound (0.5 g, 19% yield) ascolorless oil (¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.48 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.83(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.62-4.52 (m, 2H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 2.18 (dt, J=2.4, 7.2Hz, 2H), 1.94 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 1.84 (quin, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.57-1.48(m, 2H), 1.43-1.29 (m, 7H)) and methyl1-non-8-ynylpyrazole-3-carboxylate (1.3 g, 50% yield) as brown oil (¹HNMR (400 MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) 6=7.40 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 4.19 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 2.17 (dt, J=2.4, 7.2 Hz, 2H),1.96-1.85 (m, 3H), 1.56-1.46 (m, 2H), 1.42-1.29 (m, 6H)).

Step 3—1-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid. To a solution ofmethyl 2-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (0.5 g, 2.01 mmol) inTHF (4 mL) was added a solution of LiOH.H₂O (337 mg, 8.05 mmol) in H₂O(1 mL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 h. On completion, thesolution was diluted with water (10 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (15mL). The water phase was adjusted to pH<4 by HCl (1 M), then extractedwith EtOAc (15 mL×2). The combined organic layer was washed with brine(30 mL×3), dried with Na₂SO₄, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=10/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (0.33 g, 63% yield) as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.54 (s, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 4.59(t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.18 (dt, J=2.4, 7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.96-1.82 (m, 4H), 1.52(td, J=7.2, 14.4 Hz, 3H), 1.45-1.31 (m, 8H).

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate AB)

A solution of 1-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid (0.3 g,1.28 mmol, Intermediate AA),[(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-tert-butyl-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (434 mg, 1.41 mmol, Intermediate U), T₃P (2.44 g,3.84 mmol, 50% solution in DMF) and DIEA (330 mg, 2.56 mmol) in MeCN (4mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixture wasdiluted with EtOAc (10 mL) and quenched with sat. NH₄Cl (10 mL). Themixture was extracted with EtOAc (20 mL×3) and the organic layer waswashed with brine (20 mL×3), dried by Na₂SO₄, and concentrated in vacuo.The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (0.3 g, 36%yield) as a brown solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.55 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H), 7.47 (br s, 1H), 6.61 (br s, 1H), 6.30 (s, 1H), 5.16 (br s, 1H),4.60 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 3.87-3.77 (m, 1H), 3.17-3.05 (m, 1H), 2.53-2.42(m, 1H), 2.17 (dt, J=2.4, 7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.07-2.04 (m, 1H), 1.94-1.84 (m,6H), 1.65 (s, 9H), 1.53-1.48 (m, 2H), 1.44-1.30 (m, 7H), 1.27 (t, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 1.15 (dd, J=2.4, 6.4 Hz, 6H).

1-(dodec-11-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid (Intermediate AC)

To a solution of methyl 1-dodec-11-ynylpyrazole-3-carboxylate (1.1 g,3.79 mmol, Intermediate AK) and LiOH.H₂O (635 mg, 15.1 mmol) in THF (12mL) and H₂O (3 mL), then the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O 20 mL at 20° C.,and then diluted with EtOAc 10 mL and extracted with EtOAc mL (20 mL×3).Then the aqueous phase was adjusted to pH=3-4, and then extracted withEtOAc mL (20 mL×3). The organic layers were washed with brine (20 mL×2),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive the title compound (1 g) as yellow solid. This product was used tonext step without further purification. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 567.7 (M+H)⁺.

[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[(1-dodec-11-ynylpyrazole-3-carbonyl)amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (Intermediate AD)

To a solution of 1-dodec-11-ynylpyrazole-3-carboxylic acid (200 mg, 723umol, Intermediate AC) and(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-tert-butyl-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (267 mg, 868 umol, Intermediate U) in MeCN (2 mL)was added T₃P (1.38 g, 2.17 mmol, 50% solution in DMF) and DIEA (467.64mg, 3.62 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 12 h. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (3 mL) at 25° C.,and then diluted with EtOAc (5 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (5 mL×3).The combined organic layers were washed with sat. NaCl (5 mL×3), driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give aresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=3/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound(250 mg, 61% yield) as a orange solid. LCMS: tR=0.840 min., (ES+) m/z(M+H)⁺=568.1.

1-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid(Intermediate AE)

Step 1—2-(2-(Prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate. Toa solution of 2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethanol (2 g, 13.8 mmol) in DCM(60 mL) was added TEA (7.02 g, 69.36 mmol) and DMAP (169 mg, 1.39 mmol)and 4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (5.29 g, 27.7 mmol) at 20° C. undernitrogen atmosphere. Then the reaction was stirred at 20° C. for 10 hunder nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction was poured intoice water (60 mL) and extracted with dichloromethane (50 mL×2). Thecombined organic phase was washed with brine (2×40 mL), dried oversodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to give aresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel(petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=100:1 to 100:20) to give the titlecompound (3 g, 72% yield) obtained as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ=7.82 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 4.24-4.13 (m,4H), 3.75-3.69 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.60 (m, 4H), 2.49-2.43 (m, 4H).

Step 2—Methyl1-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate. To asolution of methyl 1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (1.0 g, 8.0 mmol) and2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (2 g, 6.7 mmol)in DMF (40 mL) was added KI (111 mg, 670 umol) and Cs₂CO₃ (4.3 g, 13.4mmol) at 0° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 70°C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction waspoured into saturated ammonium chloride aqueous solution (50 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (2×40 mL). The combined organic phase iswashed with brine (2×20 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and thefiltrate was concentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel (eluted with petroleum ether:ethylacetate=100:1 to 100:40) to give the title compound (1.5 g, 88% yield)as red oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.02 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 4.31(t, J=5.12 Hz, 2H), 4.17 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 2H), 3.86-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.82 (s,3H), 3.67-3.63 (m, 2H), 3.62-3.57 (m, 2H), 2.45 (t, J=2.12 Hz, 1H).

Step 3—1-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylicacid. To a solution of methyl1-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethyl]pyrazole-4-carboxylate (1.5 g, 5.95mmol) in THF (24 mL) and H₂O (6 mL) was added LiOH.H₂O (998 mg, 23.7mmol) at 20° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at40° C. for 15 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reactionwas poured into ice water (20 mL) and acidified with 3 N hydrochlorideacid to pH=3, then extracted with ethyl acetate (2×30 mL). The combinedorganic phase is washed with brine (2×20 mL), dried over sodium sulfate,filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to give the title compound asa residue. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.03 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 4.28(t, J=5.12 Hz, 2H), 4.11 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.80 (t, J=5.12 Hz, 2H),3.62-3.50 (m, 4H), 2.38 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate AF)

To a solution of 1-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethyl]pyrazole-4-carboxylicacid (668 mg, 2.8 mmol, Intermediate AE) and[(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-tert-butyl-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (0.4 g, 1.30 mmol, Intermediate U) in ACN (10 mL)was added T₃P (2.68 g, 4.21 mmol, 50% solution in DMF) and DIEA (906 mg,7.01 mmol, 1.22 mL) at 20° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction wasstirred at 60° C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, thereaction was poured into ice water (15 mL), and extracted with ethylacetate (2×20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine(2×10 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by prep-TLC(petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=0:1) to give the title compound (0.25 g,33% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.23-7.56 (m,2H), 6.19 (br s, 1H), 5.15 (br s, 1H), 4.77-4.60 (m, 1H), 4.33 (br d,J=4.2 Hz, 2H), 4.18 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 3.87 (br t, J=4.92 Hz, 2H),3.83-3.72 (m, 1H), 3.69-3.53 (m, 3H), 3.26-2.99 (m, 1H), 2.52-2.45 (m,1H), 2.44 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 2.11-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.74 (m, 5H), 1.63(s, 9H), 1.18-1.10 (m, 6H).

Benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-hydroxycyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate(Intermediate AG) and Benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate(Intermediate AH)

Step 1—Methyl 3,3-dimethoxycyclopentanecarboxylate. To a solution of3-oxocyclopentanecarboxylic acid (42 g, 328 mmol, CAS #98-78-2) in MeOH(180 mL) was added trimethoxymethane (174 g, 1.64 mol, 180 mL) andTsOH.H₂O (12.5 g, 65.6 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 3hr. Next, to the mixture was added Na₂CO₃ (80 g) and the mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 11 hour. On completion, the mixture was filteredand the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. To the mixture was addedwater (200 mL). The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (200 mL×3). Theorganic phase was washed with brine (200 mL×2), dried with anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(55.2 g, 89% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=3.72-3.62(m, 3H), 3.23-3.15 (m, 6H), 2.93-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.15-2.01 (m, 2H),2.00-1.84 (m, 3H), 1.83-1.75 (m, 1H).

Step 2—3-(3,3-Dimethoxycyclopentyl)-3-oxopropanenitrile. A solution ofn-BuLi (2.5 M, 15.9 mL) was added dropwise to a reactor containing THF(120 mL) at −65° C. Next, anhydrous MeCN (1.64 g, 39.9 mmol, 2.1 mL) wasadded dropwise, slowly enough to maintain the internal temperature below−65° C. The mixture was stirred for an additional 1 hr at −65° C. Then asolution of methyl 3,3-dimethoxycyclopentanecarboxylate (5 g, 26.6 mmol)in THF (40 mL) was then added dropwise. After addition, the reactionmixture was stirred at −65° C. for 2 hr. On completion, the reaction wasquenched with water (60 mL), neutralized with saturated aq NH₄Cl topH=9˜10 and extracted with ethyl acetate (60 mL×3). The combined organiclayers were washed with sat. aq NaCl (50 mL×2), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated under vacuum to give the titlecompound (3.9 g, 19.8 mmol, 74% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ=3.53-3.50 (m, 2H), 3.21-3.18 (m, 7H), 2.08 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H),1.94-1.81 (m, 4H).

Step 3—2-Tert-butyl-5-(3,3-dimethoxycyclopentyl)pyrazol-3-amine. To asolution of tert-butylhydrazine (2.88 g, 23.1 mmol, HCl) in EtOH (40 mL)was added NaOH (925 mg, 23.1 mmol) 25° C. After addition, the mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr and then3-(3,3-dimethoxycyclopentyl)-3-oxopropanenitrile (3.8 g, 19.3 mmol) inEtOH (40 mL) was added dropwise. The resulting mixture was stirred at75° C. for 15.5 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered andthe filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give residue. The residue waspurified by flash silica gel chromatography (20 g SepaFlash® SilicaFlash Column, Ethyl acetate/Petroleum: 0˜35%) to give the title compound(3.7 g, 72% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=5.43 (s,1H), 5.48-5.35 (m, 1H), 3.56-3.43 (m, 1H), 3.49 (br d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),3.23 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 6H), 3.19-3.09 (m, 1H), 2.27 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.93 (m,1H), 1.88-1.69 (m, 4H), 1.61 (s, 9H).

Step 4—Benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-(3,3-dimethoxycyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate.To a solution of2-tert-butyl-5-(3,3-dimethoxycyclopentyl)pyrazol-3-amine (3.7 g, 13.8mmol) in MeCN (50 mL) was added NaHCO₃ (3.49 g, 41.5 mmol). Afteraddition, the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 h and then CbzCl(3.54 g, 20.8 mmol, 2.95 mL) was added dropwise at 0° C. The resultingmixture was stirred at 25° C. for 15.5 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (80 mL), and then diluted with ethylacetate (50 mL). The aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (50mL×3). The combined organic phases were washed with brine (50 mL), driedwith anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give aresidue. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (20g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Ethyl acetate/Petroleum: 0˜35%) togive the title compound (1.12 g, 21% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 356.3 (M+H)⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.48-7.30 (m, 5H),6.28 (s, 1H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 5.20 (s, 1H), 3.51-3.36 (m, 1H), 2.62-2.53(m, 1H), 2.50-2.31 (m, 3H), 2.28-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.11-2.05 (m, 1H), 1.58(s, 9H).

Step 5—Benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-(3-oxocyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate. To asolution of benzylN-[2-tert-butyl-5-(3,3-dimethoxycyclopentyl)pyrazol-3-yl]carbamate (1.12g, 2.96 mmol) in acetone (10 mL) and H₂O (10 mL) was added TosOH (10.3g, 59.8 mmol), then the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 14 h. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated and diluted with water (5 mL)and EtOAc (5 mL), then extracted with EtOAc (5 mL×3). The combinedorganic layers were washed with sat. NaHCO₃ (500 mL×3) and brine (5mL×3) and dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to get the titlecompound (1.1 g) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 356.0 (M+H).

Step 6—Benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-hydroxycyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate.To a solution of benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-(3-oxocyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate (1 g,2.81 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added dropwise LiBHEt₃ (1 M, 5.63 mL) at−65° C. under N₂. After addition, the mixture was stirred at −65° C. for2 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with sat. aqNaHCO₃ (30 mL) at −40 to −30° C. Next, hydrogen peroxide (30% aqueous, 5g) was added to the mixture dropwise, while the internal temperature wasmaintained at −10 to 0° C. Then the mixture was stirred at 10° C. for 1hour. On completion, the solution was then extracted with ethyl acetate(3×20 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with sat. aq Na₂SO₃(2×20 mL) and sat. aq NaCl (30 mL). The organic layer was dried overmagnesium sulfate, filtered, and concentrated under vacuum to giveresidue. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (12g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Ethyl acetate/Dichloromethane: 0˜20%)to give the title compound (708 mg, 68% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.06 (br s, 1H), 7.46-7.31 (m, 5H), 5.92 (s, 1H),5.12 (s, 2H), 4.56 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 4.19-4.11 (m, 1H), 2.89 (m, 1H),2.25-2.14 (m, 1H), 1.90-1.80 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.68 (m, 2H), 1.61-1.55 (m,1H), 1.54-1.49 (m, 1H), 1.47 (s, 9H).

Step 7—Benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-hydroxycyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamateand Benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate.The enantiomers of benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-hydroxycyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate(700 mg, 1.96 mmol) were separated by chiral SFC (column: DAICELCHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 um); mobile phase: [0.1% NH3H2O MEOH]; B%: 20%-20%, 2.4; 180 min) to give benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-hydroxycyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate(308 mg, 43% yield) as a white solid (LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 358.2 (M+H)⁺; SFC(the first-eluting enantiomer peak, 1.076 min); ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ=9.20-8.85 (m, 1H), 7.50-7.18 (m, 5H), 5.93 (s, 1H), 5.12 (s,2H), 4.57 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.29-4.10 (m, 1H), 2.90 (m, 1H), 2.32-2.12(m, 1H), 1.91-1.80 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.66-1.56 (m, 1H),1.56-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.48 (s, 9H) and benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate(308 mg, 43% yield) as a white solid.

3-(methoxymethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid (IntermediateAI)

Step 1—Methyl1-methyl-3-(((methylsulfonyl)oxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate. Asolution of methyl 3-(hydroxymethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate(1 g, 5.88 mmol, CAS #1208081-25-7) and DIEA (987 mg, 7.64 mmol, 1.33mL) in DCM (12 mL) was cooled to 0° C. Then a solution of MsCl (1.08 g,9.43 mmol, 730 uL) in DCM (3 mL) was added dropwise. The mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 45 minutes then stirred at 20° C. for 1 h 15 min.On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with sat. NH₄Cl (30 mL)and then extracted with ethyl acetate (30 mL). The organic layer wasdried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and concentrated to give the titlecompound (1.46 g, crude) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ ppm6.96 (s, 1H) 5.24 (s, 2H) 4.19 (s, 3H) 3.90 (s, 3H) 3.01 (s, 3H).

Step 2—Methyl 3-(methoxymethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate. To asolution of methyl1-methyl-3-(((methylsulfonyl)oxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (1.46g, 5.88 mmol) in MeOH (15 mL) was added NaOMe (635 mg, 11.8 mmol) at 20°C. The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 30 minutes. On completion, thereaction mixture was poured into 0.5 N HCl (30 mL) with stirring. The pHof the mixture was adjusted to 8 with sodium bicarbonate and thenextracted with ethyl acetate, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, andconcentrated to get the product. The crude product was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (PE/EA=50/1 to 8/1) to give the titlecompound (750 mg, 69% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δppm 6.82 (s, 1H) 4.34 (s, 2H) 4.06 (s, 3H) 3.83 (s, 3H) 3.25 (s, 3H).

Step 3—3-(Methoxymethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid. To asolution of methyl 3-(methoxymethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate(740 mg, 4.02 mmol) in THF (7.6 mL) was added water (2.5 mL) and lithiumhydroxide monohydrate (337 mg, 8.04 mmol). The mixture was stirred at20° C. for 16 hr. On completion, the pH of the mixture reaction wasadjusted to 3-4 with aq. HCl (1 M) and then diluted with water 25 mL andextracted with ethyl acetate (20 mL×3). The combined organic layers weredried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive the title compound (423 mg, 62% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 3.23-3.26 (m, 3H) 4.04 (s, 3H) 4.32 (s, 2H)6.75 (s, 1H) 13.12-13.51 (m, 1H).

Methyl 1-(dodec-11-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (Intermediate AJ)and methyl 1-(dodec-11-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate (IntermediateAK)

Step 1—Dodec-11-yn-1-yl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate. To a solution ofdodec-11-yn-1-ol (3 g, 16.5 mmol, CAS #18202-10-3) and4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (3.45 g, 18.1 mmol, CAS #98-59-9) inDCM (30 mL) was added TEA (5.00 g, 49.4 mmol) at 0° C., then the mixturewas stirred at 0-20° C. for 12 h. On completion, the reaction mixturewas quenched by addition NH₄Cl 50 mL at 20° C., and then diluted withEtOAc 20 mL and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL×3). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (20 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=15/1 to 3/1) to give the title compound (3.6 g, 65% yield) asyellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=7.78 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.48(d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 4.00 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.73 (t, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 2.42(s, 3H), 2.13 (dt, J=2.4, 6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.53 (quin, J=6.8 Hz, 2H),1.46-1.37 (m, 2H), 1.36-1.27 (m, 2H), 1.24-1.13 (m, 10H).

Step 2—Methyl 1-(dodec-11-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate and methyl1-(dodec-11-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate. To a solution of methyl1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (1.19 g, 9.45 mmol, CAS #15366-34-4) anddodec-11-ynyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (2.65 g, 7.88 mmol) in DMF (30mL) was added KI (131 mg, 788 umol) and Cs₂CO₃ (5.13 g, 15.8 mmol), thenthe mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 1 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (30 mL) at 20° C., and then diluted withEtOAc 30 mL and extracted with EtOAc mL (30 mL×3). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (30 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=5/1 to 1/1) to give methyl1-(dodec-11-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (1 g, 43.7% yield) as awhite solid (1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=7.55 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.87(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 2.72 (t, J=2.8Hz, 1H), 2.13 (dt, J=2.4, 6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.72 (quin, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),1.47-1.37 (m, 2H), 1.36-1.29 (m, 2H), 1.22 (br s, 10H) and methyl1-(dodec-11-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate (1.1 g, 48% yield) as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=7.55 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.87(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 2.72 (t, J=2.8Hz, 1H), 2.13 (dt, J=2.8, 6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.72 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.47-1.37(m, 2H), 1.36-1.29 (m, 2H), 1.22 (br s, 10H).

1-(dodec-11-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid ((Intermediate AL)

To a solution of methyl 2-dodec-11-ynylpyrazole-3-carboxylate (1 g, 3.44mmol, Intermediate AJ) and LiOH.H₂O (578 mg, 13.8 mmol) in THF (12 mL)and H₂O (4 mL), then the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O 20 mL at 20° C.,and then diluted with EtOAc 10 mL and extracted with EtOAc mL (20 mL×3).Then the aqueous phase was adjusted to pH=3-4, and then extracted withEtOAc mL (20 mL×3). The organic layers were washed with brine (20 mL×2),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive the title compound (930 mg) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ=13.95-11.71 (m, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.80 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 4.47 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.71 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 2.12 (dt,J=2.4, 6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.91 (s, 2H), 1.72 (quin, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.46-1.37(m, 2H), 1.36-1.27 (m, 2H), 1.22 (br s, 9H)

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(dodec-11-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate AM)

To a solution of 1-(dodec-11-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid (500mg, 1.81 mmol, Intermediate AL) and(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (558 mg, 1.81 mmol, Intermediate U) in MeCN (10 mL)was added DIEA (1.17 g, 9.05 mmol) and T₃P (3.45 g, 5.43 mmol, 50%solution), and the mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 2 h. On completion,the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (10 mL) at 20° C., and thendiluted with EtOAc (10 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (10 mL×3). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (10 mL×2), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give aresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound(300 mg, 529 umol, 29% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 567.7(M+H)⁺.

3-[4-(7-aminoheptyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate AN)

Step 1—Hept-6-yn-1-yl methanesulfonate. To a stirred solution ofhept-6-yn-1-ol (30.00 g, 267.5 mmol) in DCM (450.00 mL) were added TEA(92.68 mL, 668.6 mmol) and MsCl (45.95 g, 401.1 mmol) in portions at 0°C. under nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixture was then stirred for2 h at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the mixture wasdiluted with water (250 mL). The resulting mixture was extracted withCH₂Cl₂ (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(1×100 mL), and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (50 g). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.28-4.24 (m, 2H), 3.03 (s,3H), 2.27-2.22 (m, 2H), 1.98 (s, 1H), 1.84-1.77 (m, 2H), 1.60-1.52 (m,6H).

Step 2—7-Azidohept-1-yne. To a stirred solution of hept-6-yn-1-ylmethanesulfonate (50.00 g, 262.8 mmol) in DMF (500.0 mL) was added NaN₃(25.63 g, 394.2 mmol) at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The resultingmixture was stirred overnight at 50° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was diluted with water (1 L). Theresulting mixture was extracted with EtOAc (3×200 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (3×100 mL), then dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give the title compound (36 g) as light oil. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 3.30 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.23 (td, J=6.8, 2.6Hz, 2H), 1.97 (s, 1H), 1.72-1.41 (m, 6H).

Step 3—Hept-6-yn-1-amine hydrochloride. To a stirred solution of7-azidohept-1-yne (36.00 g, 262.4 mmol) in THF (400 mL) and H₂O (40.00mL) was added PPh₃ (103.24 g, 393.6 mmol) at 0° C. under nitrogenatmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirred for 2 h at 60° C. undernitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the solution was concentrated underreduced pressure and diluted with DCM (300 mL). The mixture wasacidified to pH 1 with HCl (2 M aq.) and the aqueous layer was extractedwith DCM (3×100 mL). The aqueous layer was concentrated under reducedpressure to give the title compound (38 g, 98% yield) as a white solid.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.09 (broad, 3H), 2.82-2.67 (m, 3H),2.18-2.14 (m, 2H), 1.61-1.53 (m, 2H), 1.49-1.35 (m, 4H). LC/MS (ESI,m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=112.2.

Step 4: Tert-butyl N-(hept-6-yn-1-yl)carbamate. To a stirred solution ofhept-6-yn-1-amine hydrochloride (28.00 g, 190.5 mmol) in DCM (500.00 mL)were added TEA (144.8 mL, 952.4 mmol) and Boc₂O (62.28 g, 285.7 mmol) inportions at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixture wasstirred overnight at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, thereaction mixture was diluted with water (1 L) and extracted with CH₂Cl₂(3×200 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×300mL), and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography, eluted with PE/EtOAc (1:1), to afford thetitle compound (40 g, 99% yield) as a light yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 4.56-4.52 (m, 1H), 3.16-3.12 (m, 2H), 2.21 (td,J=7.0, 2.6 Hz, 2H), 1.96 (t, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 1.62-1.49 (m, 6H), 1.46 (s,9H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1-56)]⁺=156.2.

Step 5—Tert-butylN-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]hept-6-yn-1-yl]carbamate.To a stirred mixture of3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(8.00 g, 23.7 mmol, Intermediate H) and tert-butylN-(hept-6-yn-1-yl)carbamate (10.00 g, 47.32 mmol) in DMA (50.00 mL) andTEA (25.00 mL) were added CuI (450.55 mg, 2.366 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄(2.73 g, 2.34 mmol) at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The resultingmixture was stirred for 3 h at 80° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was diluted with water (200 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (3×50 mL), and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration,the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residueproduct was purified by reverse phase flash (Column: Spherical C18,20-40 um, 330 g; Mobile Phase A: Water (0.05% FA), Mobile Phase B: ACN;Flow rate: 45 mL/min; Gradient (B %): 5%˜5%, 8 min; 40%˜70%, 30 min;70%˜95%; 0 min; 95%, 5 min; Detector: 254 nm; Rt: 22.3 min.)) to affordthe title compound (6 g, 54% yield) as a light yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.12 (s, 1H), 7.11 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 6.99 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 5.39 (dd,J=12.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 2.99-2.79 (m, 3H), 2.78-2.56 (m, 2H),2.51-2.47 (m, 2H), 2.06-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.56 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.43-1.39(m, 4H), 1.36 (s, 9H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=469.3.

Step 6—Tert-butylN-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]heptyl]carbamate.To a stirred solution tert-butylN-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]hept-6-yn-1-yl]carbamate(6.50 g, 13.9 mmol) in MeOH (500 mL) was added Pd/C (2.21 g, 20.8 mmol)in portions at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixture wasstirred overnight at rt under hydrogen atmosphere. On completion, theresulting mixture was filtered and the filter cake was washed with MeOH(5×100 mL). The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure toafford the title compound (6 g, 92% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.12 (s, 1H), 6.97-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.88-6.85 (m, 1H),6.77 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 5.37 (dd, J=12.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.55 (s, 3H),2.95-2.86 (m, 5H), 2.80-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.563-1.56 (m,2H), 1.41-1.22 (m, 17H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=473.3.

Step7—3-(4-(7-Aminoheptyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dionehydrochloride. To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]heptyl]carbamate(6.00 g, 12.9 mmol) in DCM (50.00 mL) was added HCl (gas) in 1,4-dioxane(20 mL) dropwise at rt under air atmosphere. The resulting mixture wasstirred for 2 h at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, thereaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum. The residue wastriturated with Et₂O to afford the title compound (4.5 g, 90% yield) asa white solid. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.10 (s, 1H), 7.85 (broad,3H), 7.01-6.92 (m, 2H), 6.88-6.84 (m, 1H), 5.38 (dd, J=12.7, 5.4 Hz,1H), 3.56 (s, 3H), 2.97-2.83 (m, 3H), 2.80-2.63 (m, 4H), 2.05-1.91 (m,1H), 1.64-1.51 (m, 4H), 1.43-1.24 (m, 6H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z):[(M+1)]⁺=373.3.

3-((hept-6-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid(Intermediate AO)

Step 1—Hept-6-yn-1-yl3-((hept-6-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate. Sodiumhydride (264 mg, 6.61 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) was added tothe solution of hept-6-yn-1-ol (618 mg, 5.51 mmol, CAS #63478-76-2) inTHF (8 mL) at 0° C., the resulting mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5h. Then a solution of methyl1-methyl-3-(((methylsulfonyl)oxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (800mg, 2.76 mmol, synthesized via Steps 1-2 of Intermediate A1) in THF (2mL) was added in, and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with 20 mL H₂O at 20° C.and then extracted with EtOAc (20 mL×3). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (20 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=5/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (600 mg, 51.84% yield) asbrown oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 345.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—3-((hept-6-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylicacid. To a solution of hept-6-yn-1-yl3-((hept-6-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (600mg, 1.74 mmol) in H₂O (1 mL) and THF (4 mL) was added LiOH.H₂O (292 mg,6.97 mmol), then the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 3 h. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered and diluted with H₂O (5mL), then extracted with EtOAc (8 mL×3). Then the aqueous phase wasadjusted to pH=3-4, and extracted with EtOAc (8 mL×3). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (5 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (400 mg)as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=13.35-13.25 (m, 1H),6.80-6.66 (m, 1H), 4.38-4.30 (m, 2H), 3.38 (q, J=6.0 Hz, 3H), 3.29 (brs, 3H), 2.74-2.71 (m, 1H), 2.14 (dt, J=2.4, 6.8 Hz, 4H), 1.44-1.34 (m,9H).

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(3-((hept-6-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate AP)

To a solution of3-((hept-6-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid(243 mg, 973 umol, Intermediate AO),((1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (200 mg, 648 umol, Intermediate U) in pyridine (2 mL)was added POCl₃ (199 mg, 1.3 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at0° C. for 1 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched byaddition of ice NaHCO₃ 3 mL at 20° C. and extracted with EtOAc mL (2mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (5 mL×2),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The residue was purified by prep-TLC (SiO₂, Petroleumether:Ethyl acetate=0:1) to give the title compound (70 mg, 20% yield)as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃Cl) δ 6.67-6.59 (m, 1H), 6.32 (s,1H), 5.21-5.11 (m, 1H), 5.00 (br dd, J=2.8, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (s, 2H),4.19 (s, 3H), 3.86-3.75 (m, 1H), 3.54 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.21-3.12 (m,1H), 2.93-2.84 (m, 2H), 2.56-2.42 (m, 2H), 2.21 (dt, J=2.4, 6.8 Hz, 3H),2.10-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.94 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 1.92-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.66 (s,8H), 1.63-1.46 (m, 6H), 1.19-1.11 (m, 6H).

Tert-butyl1-methyl-3-(((methylsulfonyl)oxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate(Intermediate AQ)

Step 1—5-Tert-butyl 3-ethyl 1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-3,5-dicarboxylate. Asolution of ethyl (E)-ethyl 2-(2-methylhydrazono)acetate (10 g, 76.8mmol, MDL #MFCD31391018), tert-butyl acrylate (14.8 g, 115 mmol), I₂(3.9 g, 15.4 mmol, CAS #1663-39-4), and benzoyl peroxide (55.8 g, 230mmol) in ACN (180 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 6 h. On completion, themixture was quenched with Na₂SO₃ (200 mL), extracted with EtOAc (200mL×2). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (200 mL×3),dried by Na₂SO₄, then concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 1/1)to give the title compound (6.5 g, 33% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=7.15 (s, 1H), 4.28 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 4.13 (s, 3H), 3.32(s, 2H), 1.54 (s, 9H), 1.29 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 4H).

Step 2—tert-butyl 3-(hydroxymethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate.To a solution of 5-tert-butyl 3-ethyl1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-3,5-dicarboxylate (6.5 g, 25.6 mmol) in THF (60 mL)was slowly added LiBH₄ (3 g, 138 mmol) at 0° C., then the mixture wasstirred for 1 h at the same temperature. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched by dropwise addition of H₂O (60 mL) at 20° C., thenthe solution was extracted with EtOAc mL (60 mL×3). The combined organiclayer was washed with brine (60 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=5/1 to 3/1) to give the title compound (2.5 g, 46% yield) asyellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 213.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—tert-butyl1-methyl-3-(((methylsulfonyl)oxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate. To asolution of tert-butyl3-(hydroxymethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (2.4 g, 11.3 mmol)and DIEA (4.39 g, 33.9 mmol) in DCM (30 mL) was added methanesulfonylchloride (1.94 g, 16.9 mmol) at 0° C., then the mixture was stirred at0° C. for 1 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched withNH₄Cl (sat. aq, 20 mL) at 20° C. and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL×3). Thecombined organic layer was washed with brine (20 mL×2), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give aresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound(1.5 g, 46% yield) as yellow gum. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.91 (s,1H), 5.19 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 3H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 1.54 (s, 9H).

1-Methyl-3-((non-8-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid(Intermediate AR)

Step 1—Non-8-yn-1-yl1-methyl-3-((non-8-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate. Sodiumhydride (248 mg, 6.20 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) was added tothe solution of non-8-yn-1-ol (724 mg, 5.17 mmol, CAS #10160-28-8) inTHF (8 mL) at 0° C. by portions, then the mixture was stirred at 0° C.for 0.5 h. Next, the solution of tert-butyl1-methyl-3-(((methylsulfonyl)oxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (750mg, 2.58 mmol, Intermediate AQ) in THF (4 mL) was added in dropwise, andthe resulting mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 hr. On completion, thereaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (10 mL) at 20° C. and extractedwith EtOAc (10 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(10 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give the title compound (600 mg) as yellow solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 401.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—1-methyl-3-((non-8-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylicacid. LiOH.H₂O (251 mg, 5.99 mmol) was added to a solution ofnon-8-yn-1-yl1-methyl-3-((non-8-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (600 mg,1.50 mmol) in H₂O (2 mL) and THF (8 mL) for one portion, then theresulting mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 h. On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered and diluted with H₂O (5 mL), and extractedwith EtOAc (8 mL×3). Then the aqueous phase was adjusted to pH=3˜4, andextracted with EtOAc (8 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (5 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (400 mg) as brown oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z279.1 (M+H)⁺.

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-methyl-3-((non-8-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate AS)

POCl₃ (441 mg, 2.87 mmol) was added to a solution of1-methyl-3-((non-8-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid (400mg, 1.44 mmol, Intermediate AR) and(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (488 mg, 1.58 mmol, Intermediate U) in pydrine (4 mL)dropwise at 0° C., then the resulting mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2h. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with ice H₂O (5 mL)at 20° C. and extracted with EtOAc (10 mL×3). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (10 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=10/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (210 mg, 26% yield) asyellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.92 (s, 1H), 6.99 (s, 1H),6.91 (br d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.02 (s, 1H), 5.01-4.96 (m, 1H), 4.39 (s,2H), 4.02 (s, 3H), 3.45-3.40 (m, 2H), 2.72 (t, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 2.39 (brdd, J=8.0, 14.4 Hz, 2H), 2.13 (dt, J=2.8, 6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.96 (br d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 1.86 (td, J=3.2, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.74-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.56 (s, 1H),1.51 (s, 9H), 1.43-1.27 (m, 8H), 1.03 (s, 3H), 1.01 (s, 3H).

Tert-butyl 2-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate (AT)

Step 1—(2-(tert-butoxy)-2-oxoethyl)zinc(II) bromide. To a solution ofHCl (1 M, 232 mL) was added Zn (40.6 g, 622 mmol, powder) slowly. Themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 5 min. The mixture was filtered andthe solid was washed with acetone (100 mL×2). The solid was then driedunder vacuum. A mixture of Zn (27 g) and TMSCl (2.23 g, 20.5 mmol) indry THF (120 mL) was warmed to 60° C. Then a solution of tert-butyl2-bromoacetate (40 g, 205 mmol, CAS #5292-43-3) in THF (270 mL) wasadded to the reaction mixture dropwise. The mixture was stirred at 60°C. for 0.5 hour. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was used intothe next step without further purification.

Step 2—Tert-butyl 2-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate. To a mixture of tert-butyl4-bromopyrazole-1-carboxylate (25 g, 101 mmol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (4 g, 4.37mmol), XPhos (4.5 g, 9.44 mmol) was added the solution ofbromo-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethyl)zinc (52.7 g, 202 mmol) in THF (380 mL)in one portion under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 12 hourunder N₂. The mixture was concentrated in vacuo and purified by silicagel chromatography (1000 mesh silica gel, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=10/1, 2/1) to give the title compound (5 g, 27.4 mmol, 27%yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.57 (s, 2H), 3.47 (s, 2H), 1.48 (s,9H).

Isopropyl 2-(1-(hept-6-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate (IntermediateAU)

Step 1: Hept-6-yn-1-yl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate. To a solution ofhept-6-yn-1-ol (1.00 g, 8.92 mmol, CAS #63478-76-2) and TEA (2.71 g,26.75 mmol) in DCM (12 mL) was added TosCl (1.87 g, 9.81 mmol) slowly at0° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h. On completion, themixture was diluted with DCM (20 mL) then washed with water (10 mL),dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was purified by silica gel chromatography (1000 mesh silica gel,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=20/1) to give the title compound (2.00 g,84% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.80 (d, J=8.0Hz, 2H), 7.35 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 4.04 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.46 (s, 3H),2.15 (dt, J₁=6.8 Hz, J₂=2.4 Hz, 2H), 1.93 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 1.74-1.62(m, 2H), 1.50-1.38 (m, 4H).

Step 2—Isopropyl 2-(1-(hept-6-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate. To asolution of tert-butyl 2-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate (400 mg, 2.20 mmol,Intermediate AT) in DMSO (6 mL) was added KOH (370 mg, 6.59 mmol) andhept-6-ynyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (760 mg, 2.85 mmol) in one portion,followed by NaI (33 mg, 0.22 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 50° C.for 2 h. On completion, the residue was poured into ice-water (10 mL).The aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (15 mL×3). Thecombined organic phase was washed with brine (10 mL×3), dried withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by silica gel chromatography (1000 mesh silica gel, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=30/1 to 20/1) to give the title compound (350 mg,48% yield) as a colorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 277.1 (M+H)⁺.

2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)aceticacid (Intermediate AV)

Step 1—Tert-butyl2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)hept-6-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate.To a mixture of3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (245mg, 0.72 mmol, Intermediate H), tert-butyl2-(1-hept-6-ynylpyrazol-4-yl)acetate (200 mg, 0.61 mmol, IntermediateAU), Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (51 mg, 0.07 mmol) and CuI (14 mg, 0.07 mmol) in DMF(8 mL) was added TEA (110 mg, 1.09 mmol) in one portion. The mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 3 h under N₂. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo and purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex lunaC18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %:40%-70%, 11.5 min), then lyophilized to give the title compound (40 mg,10% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 534.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate.To a solution of tert-butyl2-[1-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]hept-6-ynyl]pyrazol-4-yl]acetate(40 mg, 0.07 mmol) in THF (3 mL) was added Pd/C (20 mg, 10 wt %) in oneportion. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h under H₂ (15 psi). Oncompletion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentratedin vacuo to give the title compound (39 mg, 97% yield) as a colorlessoil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 538.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-Dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)aceticacid. To the solution of tert-butyl2-[1-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]heptyl]pyrazol-4-yl]acetate(39 mg, 0.07 mmol) in DCM (1.5 mL) was added TFA (462 mg, 4.05 mmol)slowly at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 3 h. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (34 mg, 97% yield) as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 482.3(M+H)⁺.

3-(1-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetic acid (Intermediate AW)

Step 1—Tert-butyl 2-(1-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate. To asolution of tert-butyl 2-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate (667 mg, 3.66 mmol,Intermediate AT) and non-8-yn-1-yl methanesulfonate (1.2 g, 5.50 mmol,synthesized via Step 1 of Intermediate O) in DMSO (14 mL) was added KOH(616 mg, 11.0 mmol) and KI (60.8 mg, 366 umol) at 20° C. under nitrogenflow. Then the reaction was stirred at 50° C. for 10 h under nitrogenatmosphere. On completion, the reaction was poured into ice water (20mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×25 mL). The combined organicphase was washed with brine (4×10 mL), and dried over sodium sulfate.Then the solution was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to givea residue. The reaction was purified by column chromatography on silicagel (ethyl acetate=100:1 to 100:30) to give the title compound (0.8 g,71.7% yield) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.33 (s, 1H),7.19 (s, 1H), 4.00 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.32 (s, 2H), 2.10 (dt, J=2.6, 7.1Hz, 2H), 1.87-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.78 (td, J=7.1, 14.2 Hz, 2H), 1.41-1.22 (m,18H).

Step 2—3-(1-(Non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetic acid. To a solutionof tert-butyl 2-(1-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate (400 mg, 1.31mmol) in DCM (5 mL) was added TFA (1.54 g, 13.5 mmol) at 20° C. undernitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h undernitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction was poured into icewater (8 mL) and extracted with dichloromethane (2×10 mL). The combinedorganic phase was washed with brine (2×10 mL), and dried over sodiumsulfate. Then filtered to get the filtrate and concentrated to give thetitle compound (370 mg) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.6(s, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 4.19 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.59 (s, 2H), 2.21-2.15(m, 2H), 1.98-1.92 (m, 1H), 1.87 (quin, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.46-1.30 (m,8H).

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(2-(1-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate AX)

To a solution of(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (400 mg, 1.30 mmol, Intermediate U) and2-(1-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetic acid (611 mg, 2.46 mmol,Intermediate AW) in ACN (4 mL) was added T₃P (2.48 g, 3.89 mmol, 50%solution in DMF) and DIEA (838 mg, 6.48 mmol) at 20° C. under nitrogenflow. Then the reaction was stirred at 20° C. for 10 h under nitrogenatmosphere. On completion, the reaction was poured into ice water (10mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×10 mL). The combined organicphase was washed with brine (2×5 mL), and dried over sodium sulfate.Then filtered to get the filtrate and concentrated to give a residue.The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel(petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=100:1 to 100:15) to give the titlecompound (0.5 g, 928 umol, 72% yield) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3) δ=7.51 (s, 1H), 7.42 (s, 1H), 7.31 (s, 1H), 6.34 (s, 1H), 5.14(br s, 1H), 4.64-4.51 (m, 1H), 4.13 (tt, J=3.5, 7.2 Hz, 3H), 3.81 (br d,J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (s, 2H), 3.07 (quin, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 2.44 (td, J=6.9,13.8 Hz, 1H), 2.24-2.13 (m, 2H), 2.05 (s, 1H), 2.04-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.94(t, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 1.92-1.73 (m, 6H), 1.58-1.47 (m, 3H), 1.43 (s, 8H),1.37-1.30 (m, 4H), 1.18-1.12 (m, 6H).

2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)aceticacid (Intermediate AY)

Step 1: tert-butyl2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)hept-6-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate.To a mixture of tert-butyl 2-(1-hept-6-ynylpyrazol-4-yl)acetate (100 mg,0.30 mmol, Intermediate AU),3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (122mg, 0.36 mmol, Intermediate J), Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (25 mg, 0.04 mmol) and CuI(7 mg, 0.04 mmol) in THF (1.5 mL) and ACN (1.5 mL) was added TEA (55 mg,0.54 mmol) for one portion. The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 3 hunder N₂. On completion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo. The mixture was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225%FA)-ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 11.5 min) and lyophilized to give the titlecompound (70 mg, 36% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 534.3(M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate.To a solution of tert-butyl2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)hept-6-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate(70 mg, 0.13 mmol) in THF (3 mL) was added Pd/C (20 mg, 10 wt %) in oneportion. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 h under H₂ atmosphere(15 psi). On completion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (70 mg, 99% yield) as acolorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 538.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)aceticacid. To a solution of tert-butyl2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetate(70 mg, 0.13 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) was added TFA (770 mg, 6.75 mmol)slowly at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 3 h. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (62 mg, 99% yield) as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 482.3(M+H)⁺.

1-(7-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate AZ)

Step 1—7-Bromo-3-iodo-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine. To a solution of7-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (9.50 g, 48.2 mmol, CAS #808744-34-5) inDMF (150 mL) was added NIS (13.02 g, 57.86 mmol) at 25° C. The mixturewas then stirred at 100° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reactionmixture was poured into 400 mL of water and extracted with EtOAc (200mL×2). The organic layer was washed by water (200 mL), saturated brine(200 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to give the crudeproduct. The crude product was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (ISCO®; 120 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of0˜5% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 150 mL/min) to give thecompound (11.6 g, 74% yield) as black brown solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 8.00 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H),7.04 (dd, J=2.0, 7.3 Hz, 1H).

Step2—1-(7-Bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione.To a solution of3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (4.00 g, 17.0mmol, Intermediate CR), and 7-bromo-3-iodo-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (6.62g, 20.4 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (80.0 mL) in dioxane was added Cs₂CO₃ (11.1g, 34.1 mmol), CuI (650 mg, 3.42 mmol) and (1R,2R)—N1,N2-Dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine (485 mg, 3.42 mmol) at 25° C. under N₂. Then themixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the reactionmixture was poured into 200 mL of water and extracted with EtOAc (100mL×2). The combined organic layers were washed with water (200 mL),saturated brine (200 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedto give a crude product. The crude product was purified by silica gelchromatography eluted with Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 0/1 togive the title compound (2.00 g, 27% yield) as yellow solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 429.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—1-(7-Bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione. Asolution of1-(7-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (0.90 g, 2.10 mmol) in TFA (10 mL) and TfOH (0.2mL) was stirred at 60° C. for 4 hours. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated to give a residue, then the residue was adjusted pH to 6-7by TEA at 0° C. The mixture was concentrated to give a residue. Theresidue was suspended in EtOAc (30 mL) and stirred for 0.5 hr. Thesuspension was filtered and the filter cake was concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound (485 mg, 73% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.67 (s, 1H), 8.31 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H),7.58 (s, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 3.80 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.82 (t,J=6.0 Hz, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 309.0 (M+H)⁺.

2-[[5-bromo-2-(2-methyl-4-sulfamoyl-anilino)pyrimidin-4-yl]amino]-6-fluoro-benzamide(Intermediate BA)

Step 1—2-((5-Bromo-2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-6-fluorobenzamide. To asolution of 5-bromo-2,4-dichloro-pyrimidine (5.00 g, 21.9 mmol, CAS#36082-50-5) and 2-amino-6-fluoro-benzamide (3.72 g, 24.1 mmol, CAS#115463-59-9) in i-PrOH (50 mL) was added DIPEA (5.67 g, 43.8 mmol) inone portion. The resulting mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 24 h togive a yellow solution. On completion, the reaction mixture was filteredthrough a celite pad and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to givethe title compound (0.83 g, 72% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.64 (s, 1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 8.23-8.14 (m, 2H), 8.09 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.15-7.09 (m, 1H); LC/MS (ESI, m/z):[M+1]⁺=346.7.

Step2—2-((5-Bromo-2-((2-methyl-4-sulfamoylphenyl)amino)pyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-6-fluorobenzamide.To a solution of2-((5-bromo-2-chloropyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-6-fluorobenzamide (200 mg,0.57 mmol) and 4-amino-3-methyl-benzenesulfonamide (108 mg, 0.57 mmol,CAS #53297-70-4) in 2-butanol (3 mL) was added TFA (770 mg, 6.75 mmol)in one portion. The resulting mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 24 h.On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered through a celite padand the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. The crude product wastriturated with EtOH at 25° C. for 30 min to give the title compound (55mg, 18% yield) as a purple solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=6.30-6.27(m, 1H), 6.29-6.27 (m, 1H), 6.22 (s, 1H), 4.46-4.44 (m, 2H), 4.19-4.17(m, 1H), 4.14-4.12 (m, 3H), 3.9-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.93-3.92 (m, 3H), 2.26(s, 2H); LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [M+1]⁺=469.9.

4-((5-bromo-4-((2-carbamoyl-3-fluorophenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzene-1-sulfonylchloride (Intermediate BB)

A solution of2-[[5-bromo-2-(2-methyl-4-sulfamoyl-anilino)pyrimidin-4-yl]amino]-6-fluoro-benzamide(100 mg, 0.20 mmol) in ClSO₃H (0.20 mmol, 2 mL) was stirred at 80° C.for 2 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was poured into the ice.The mixture was then extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (20 mL). The organic phasewas separated, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give the title compound (100 mg, 71% yield) as ayellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 515.9 (M+H)⁺.

1-(Non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (Intermediate BC)

Step 1—Non-8-yn-1-yl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate. To a mixture ofnon-8-yn-1-ol (1.50 g, 10.7 mmol, CAS #10160-28-8) in DCM (20 mL) wasadded TosCl (2.65 g, 13.90 mmol) and TEA (3.25 g, 32.10 mmol) at 0° C.,then the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture waspartitioned between DCM (10 mL) and H₂O (5 mL). The organic phase wasseparated, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (ISCO®; 40 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of0˜13% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 60 mL/min) to give thetitle compound (2.80 g, 67% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ=7.78 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 4.00 (t,J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.69 (t, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.10 (dt, J₁=7.2Hz, J₂=2.4 Hz, 2H), 1.58-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.39-1.32 (m, 2H), 1.29-1.13 (m,6H).

Step 2—Tert-butyl 1-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate. To amixture of non-8-ynyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (2.80 g, 7.13 mmol),tert-butyl 1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (1.00 g, 5.95 mmol, CAS#611239-23-7) and NaOH (713 mg, 17.8 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) was added NaI(89 mg, 0.60 mmol) in one portion, then the mixture was stirred at 50°C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was partitioned between EtOAc (10 mL)and H₂O (10 mL). The organic phase was separated, washed with brine (5mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (ISCO®; 40 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of0˜22% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 50 mL/min) to give thetitle compound (1.30 g, 75% yield) as a colorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z292.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—1-(Non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid. To a mixture oftert-butyl 1-non-8-ynylpyrazole-4-carboxylate (1.30 g, 4.48 mmol) in DCM(9 mL) was added TFA (4.62 g, 40.5 mmol), then the mixture was stirredat 25° C. for 12 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered.The crude product was purified by reverse phase flash (FA condition) togive the title compound (950 mg, 91% yield) as a light yellow solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 235.4 (M+H)⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=13.00-11.35(m, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H), 4.11 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.72 (t,J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 2.13 (dt, J₁=6.8 Hz, J₂=2.8 Hz, 2H), 1.79-1.73 (m, 2H),1.43-1.37 (m, 2H), 1.33-1.25 (m, 4H), 1.21-1.16 (m, 2H).

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate BD)

To a mixture of 1-(non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (137 mg,0.58 mmol, Intermediate BC) and(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (150 mg, 0.49 mmol, Intermediate U) in MeCN (2 mL)was added T₃P (464 mg, 1.46 mmol, 50% solution in DMF) and DIPEA (94 mg,0.73 mmol) in one portion, then the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 48h. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (ISCO®; 25 gSepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜50% Ethylacetate/Petroleumether gradient @ 50 mL/min) to give the title compound (150 mg, 56%yield) as a white gum. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 525.2 (M+H)⁺.

1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylicacid (Intermediate BE)

Step 1—2-(2-(2-(Prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate. To a solution of2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol (10 g, 53.1 mmol, CAS#208827-90-1) and TosCl (12.1 g, 63.7 mmol) in DCM (110 mL) was addedTEA (16.1 g, 159 mmol) and DMAP (259 mg, 2.13 mmol) in one portion. Thenthe mixture was stirred at 0-20° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixturewas poured into ice water (120 mL) and extracted with DCM (2×120 mL).The combined organic phase was washed with brine (2×120 mL), and driedover sodium sulfate. The mixture was then filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by flash silicagel chromatography (ISCO®; 120 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluentof 0˜10% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 80 mL/min) to give thetitle compound (19.8 g, 50.8 mmol, 96% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=7.79 (br d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (br s, 2H), 4.12 (br s,4H), 3.62-3.42 (m, 10H), 2.42 (br s, 3H), 2.03-1.94 (m, 1H).

Step 2—Methyl1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylateand Methyl1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate.To a solution of 2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (2 g, 5.84 mmol) and methyl1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (736 mg, 5.84 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) was addedKI (96.9 mg, 584 umol) and Cs₂CO₃ (1.90 g, 5.84 mmol) in one portion.The resulting mixture was stirred at 20-70° C. for 12 h. On completion,the mixture was poured into ice water (30 mL) and extracted with ethylacetate (2×30 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine(2×30 mL), then dried over sodium sulfate. The mixture was then filteredand the filtrate was concentrated to give a residue. The residue waspurified by flash silica gel chromatography (ISCO®; 20 g SepaFlash®Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜60% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ethergradient @ 100 mL/min) to give methyl1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate(680 mg, 39% yield) as yellow oil (LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 297.2 (M+H)⁺) andmethyl1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate(990 mg, 57% yield) as yellow oil (LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 297.2 (M+H)⁺).

Step3—1-(2-(2-(2-(Prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylicacid. To a solution of methyl1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate(326 mg, 1.10 mmol) in THF (3 mL) and H₂O (1 mL) was added LiOH.H₂O (184mg, 4.40 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was then stirred at 0-20° C. for 2h. On completion, the mixture was poured into ice water (4 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (2×4 mL). The aqueous phase was acidifiedwith aqueous HCl to pH=2 and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×4 mL). Thecombined organic phase was washed with brine (2×4 mL), then dried oversodium sulfate. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give the title compound (280 mg) as yellow oil. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 283.3 (M+H)⁺.

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate BF)

To a solution of2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid(280 mg, 991.88 umol, Intermediate BE) and(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (367 mg, 1.19 mmol, Intermediate U) in ACN (5 mL) wasadded T₃P (1.89 g, 2.98 mmol, 50% solution in DMF) and DIEA (641 mg,4.96 mmol) in one portion. The resulting mixture was stirred at 20-60°C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixture was poured into ice water (10mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×10 mL). The combined organicphase was washed with brine (2×10 mL), and dried over sodium sulfate.The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to give aresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1) to give the title compound(530 mg, 890 umol, 90% yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 573.3(M+H)⁺.

1-(2-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylicacid (Intermediate BG)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-(2-((methylsulfonyl)oxy)ethyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate. To a solutionof tert-butyl 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (2 g, 8.68mmol, CAS #77279-24-4) and TEA (1.32 g, 13.0 mmol, 1.81 mL) in DCM (30mL) was added a solution of MsCl (1.19 g, 10.4 mmol) in DCM (10 mL)dropwise slowly at 0° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction wasstirred at 20° C. for 2 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, themixture was poured into saturated NaHCO₃ aqueous solution (50 mL) at 0°C. and extracted with dichloromethane (40 mL×2). The combined organicphase was washed with brine (40 mL×2), and dried over sodium sulfate.The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to give thetitle compound (2.8 g) as a yellow oil.

Step 2—tert-butyl4-(2-(5-(methoxycarbonyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.To a solution of tert-butyl4-(2-((methylsulfonyl)oxy)ethyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (2.8 g, 9.08mmol) and methyl 1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (1.15 g, 9.08 mmol, CAS#15366-34-4) in DMF (40 mL) was added KI (15 mg, 907 umol) and Cs₂CO₃(14.8 g, 45.4 mmol) at 20° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction wasstirred at 70° C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, thereaction was poured into ice water (40 mL) and extracted with ethylacetate (50 mL×2). The combined organic phase is washed with brine (30mL×2), then dried over sodium sulfate. The mixture was filtered and thefiltrate was concentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC [column: YMC Triart C18 250*50 mm*7 um; mobile phase: [water(0.05% ammonia hydroxide v/v)-ACN]; B %: 38%-68%, 22 min] to give thetitle compound (0.55 g, 18% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ=7.42 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.72 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.64 (t, J=6.8Hz, 2H), 3.8 (s, 3H), 3.31 (br s, 4H), 2.72 (br t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.39(br s, 4H), 1.38 (s, 9H).

Step3—1-(2-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylicacid. To a solution of methyl tert-butyl4-(2-(5-(methoxycarbonyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(0.16 g, 579 umol) in THF (2 mL), MeOH (1 mL) and H₂O (1 mL) was addedLiOH.H₂O (97.2 mg, 2.32 mmol) at 0° C. under nitrogen flow. Then thereaction was stirred at 20° C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction was concentrated to give a residue. The residuewas purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %: 1%-25%, 11.5 min) andlyophilized to give the title compound (15 mg, 98.7% yield) as colorlessoil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.45 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.67 (d, J=0.0Hz, 1H), 4.62 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.23 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 2.89 (s, 3H),2.77-2.70 (m, 5H), 2.43 (br s, 3H).

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(4-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate BH)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-(2-(5-((1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-((isopropylcarbamoyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamoyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.To a solution of(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (1.15 g, 3.73 mmol, Intermediate U) and1-(2-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylicacid (1.1 g, 3.39 mmol, Intermediate BG) in ACN (22 mL) was added T₃P(6.47 g, 10.17 mmol, 50% solution) and DIEA (2.19 g, 16.96 mmol) at 0°C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 20-60° C. for10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction was pouredinto ice water (30 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (30 mL×2). Thecombined organic phase was washed with brine (30 mL×2), then dried oversodium sulfate. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel (petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=100:1 to0:100) to give the title compound (1.1 g, 1.79 mmol, 52.7% yield) ascolorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ=7.54 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.67(br s, 1H), 6.20 (s, 1H), 5.13 (br s, 1H), 4.74 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H),4.68-4.54 (m, 1H), 3.49-3.27 (m, 4H), 3.16-3.02 (m, 1H), 2.92-2.79 (m,2H), 2.54-2.37 (m, 5H), 1.89-1.73 (m, 4H), 1.66-1.58 (m, 8H), 1.49-1.39(m, 11H), 1.19-1.09 (m, 6H).

Step2—(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. A solution of tert-butyl4-(2-(5-((1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-((isopropylcarbamoyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamoyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(0.6 g, 975 umol) in HCl/dioxane (4 M, 10 mL) was stirred at 20° C. for1 h. On completion, the reaction was concentrated to give the titlecompound (502 mg, crude) as colorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 645.2(M+H)⁺.

Step3—(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(4-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. To a solution of(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (502 mg, 975 umol) in ACN (10 mL) was added K₂CO₃(1.35 g, 9.75 mmol) and 3-bromoprop-1-yne (116 mg, 780 umol, 80%solution) at 0° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at20° C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reactionwas poured into ice water (15 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (20mL×2). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (20 mL×2), thendried over sodium sulfate. The mixture was then filtered and thefiltrate was concentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel (petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=100:1to 100:70) to give the title compound (0.45 g, 814 umol, 83.4% yield) asa yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ=7.56 (s, 1H), 6.71-6.59 (m, 1H),6.27 (s, 1H), 5.26-5.08 (m, 1H), 4.91-4.69 (m, 2H), 4.63-4.49 (m, 1H),3.87-3.69 (m, 3H), 3.40-3.22 (m, 2H), 3.17-2.41 (m, 13H), 2.02-1.74 (m,7H), 1.66 (s, 9H), 1.64-1.61 (m, 3H), 1.44 (s, 3H), 1.15 (dd, J=2.0, 6.4Hz, 8H).

1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylicacid (Intermediate BI)

Step 1—Methyl1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate.To a solution of 2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (1.21 g, 3.55 mmol, synthesized via Step 1 ofIntermediate BE), KI (58.9 mg, 355 umol) and Cs₂CO₃ (3.47 g, 10.6 mmol)in DMF (13 mL) was added methyl 1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (537 mg, 4.26mmol, CAS #181997-36-4) at 25° C., then the mixture was stirred at 70°C. for 2 h. On completion, the mixture was quenched with water (30 mL),and diluted with EtOAc (20 mL×3). The organic layer was washed withbrine (20 mL×3) and dried with Na₂SO₄, then concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 0/1) to give the title compound (1.10 g, 94%yield) as a colorless solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.02 (s, 1H),7.91 (s, 1H), 4.31 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 4.20 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.86 (t,J=5.2 Hz, 3H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.72-3.63 (m, 5H), 3.62-3.58 (m, 4H). LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 297.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylicacid. A mixture of methyl methyl1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate(1.00 g, 3.37 mmol) and LiOH.H₂O (566 mg, 13.5 mmol) in THF (12 mL) andH₂O (4 mL) was stirred at 25° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixturewas quenched with sat. NH₄Cl (20 mL), diluted with EtOAc (20 mL), andextracted with water (20 mL). Then the water layer was acidified withHCl (1N, 4 mL) to pH<4, and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL×2). The combinedorganic layer was washed with brine (20 mL×3), dried by Na₂SO₄, andconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography(SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 0/1) to give the titlecompound (300 mg, 28%) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ=8.11 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 4.35 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 4.21 (d, J=2.4 Hz,2H), 3.87 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.72-3.69 (m, 2H), 3.67-3.64 (m, 2H), 2.44(t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 2.12 (s, 1H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 283.1 (M+H)⁺.

(1S,3R)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate BJ)

A solution of1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylicacid (200 mg, 708 umol, Intermediate BI),(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (240 mg, 779 umol, Intermediate U), DIEA (183 mg,1.42 mmol) and T₃P (1.35 g, 2.13 mmol, 50% solution in DMF) in MeCN (8mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixture wasquenched with sat. NH₄Cl (10 mL), diluted with EtOAc (20 mL), andextracted with EtOAc (15 mL×3). The organic layer was washed with brine(15 mL×3), dried by Na₂SO₄, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=0/1) to give the title compound (70.0 mg, 14.6% yield) as awhite solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 573.3 (M+H)⁺.

1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-n-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid(Intermediate BK)

Step 1—3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate. Toa solution of 3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-ol (2 g, 8.61 mmol, CAS#87450-10-0) and 4-methylbenzene-1-sulfonyl chloride (1.81 g, 9.47 mmol)in DCM (20 mL) was added TEA (2.61 g, 25.8 mmol) in one portion. Theresulting mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 h. On completion, thereaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (20 mL) at 20° C. and extractedwith EtOAc mL (20 mL×3). The combined organic layer was washed withbrine (20 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 0/1) to givethe title compound (2.5 g, 75% yield) as yellow gum. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z387.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—methyl1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate. Amixture of methyl 1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (196 mg, 1.55 mmol, CAS#181997-36-4), 3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (0.5 g, 1.29 mmol), Cs₂CO₃ (843 mg, 2.59 mmol),KI (21.5 mg, 129 umol) in DMF (5 mL) was stirred at 70° C. for 1 h underN₂ atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O(10 mL) at 20° C. and extracted with EtOAc (10 mL×3). The combinedorganic layer was washed with brine (10 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (410 mg, 93%yield) as yellow gum. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=8.31 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s,1H), 4.30 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 4.13 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.78 (t, J=5.2 Hz,2H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.56-3.39 (m, 13H).

Step 3—1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylicacid. A solution of methyl1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (400mg, 1.18 mmol) and LiOH.H₂O (197 mg, 4.70 mmol) in THF (3 mL) and H₂O (1mL) was stirred at 20° C. for 12 h. On completion, the reaction mixturewas quenched with H₂O (10 mL) at 20° C. and extracted with EtOAc (10mL×3). Then the aqueous phase was adjusted to pH=3-4 and extracted withEtOAc (10 mL×3). The organic layer was washed with brine (20 mL×2),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive the title compound (250 mg, 65% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=12.32 (br s, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 4.29 (t,J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 4.13 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.77 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.55-3.39(m, 13H).

(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-n-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate BL)

To a solution of1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid(250 mg, 766 umol, Intermediate BK) and(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (283 mg, 919 umol, Intermediate U) in MeCN (6 mL) wasadded DIEA (495 mg, 3.83 mmol) and T₃P (1.46 g, 2.30 mmol, 50% solutionin DMF) in one portion, then the resulting mixture was stirred at 60° C.for 6 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (6mL) at 20° C., and extracted with EtOAc (6 mL×3). The combined organiclayer was washed with brine (10 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-TLC (SiO₂, Ethyl acetate:Petroleum ether=0:1) to givethe title compound (153 mg, 32% yield) as colorless gum. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 617.8 (M+H)⁺.

1-(7-chloroisoquinolin-4-yl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(Intermediate BM)

Step 1—4-Bromo-7-chloroisoquinoline. To a solution of7-chloroisoquinoline (5.00 g, 30.5 mmol, CAS #34784-06-0) in DCE (50 mL)was added PhI(OAc)₂ (14.7 g, 45.8 mmol) and KBr (18.1 g, 152 mmol) andthe mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 16 hours. On completion, themixture was poured into water (100 mL), and extracted with EA (300 mL).The organic layer was washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The mixture was purified bysilica gel column to give the title compound (5.50 g, 65% yield) as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.13 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.13(d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (dd, J=2.0, 9.2 Hz, 1H).

Step2—1-(7-Chloro-4-isoquinolyl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione.To a solution of 4-bromo-7-chloroisoquinoline (2.00 g, 8.25 mmol) and3-(4-methoxybenzyl) dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (1.93 g, 8.25mmol, Intermediate CS) in DMF (20 mL) was added(1S,2S)—N1,N2-dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine (234 mg, 1.65 mmol), CuI(314 mg, 1.65 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (3.42 g, 24.7 mmol). Then the mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 16 hours under N₂. On completion, the reactionsolution was diluted with water (100 mL) and then extracted with ethylacetate (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(2×100 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The mixture was purified by reversed phaseflash: (C18, 10% to 40% MeCN in H₂O, contained 0.1% FA in H₂O) to givethe title compound (200 mg, 5% yield) as a light yellow solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H), 8.39 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),8.00 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 6.90-6.86 (m, 2H), 4.83 (s, 2H), 4.00-3.94 (m, 1H), 3.79-3.76 (m,1H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.19-3.11 (m, 1H), 2.99-2.92 (m, 1H).

Step 3—1-(7-Chloroisoquinolin-4-yl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.1-(7-Chloroisoquinolin-4-yl)-3-(4-methoxybenzyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(50.0 mg, 126 umol) was added into TFA (0.5 mL) and TfOH (0.01 mL) andthe mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 2 hours. On completion, thereaction solution was diluted with water (5 mL) and then extracted withethyl acetate (3×5 mL). The combined organic layers were washed withbrine (2×5 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was further purified by prep-HPLC(Column: [Phenomenex luna C18, 150 mm*25 mm*10 um]; mobile phase: (water(0.225% FA)-MeCN, MeCN %: 8%-38%); 11 min) to give the title compound(5.18 mg, 14% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.56 (s, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.59 (s, 1H), 8.38 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.06(d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.00-3.93 (m, 1H),3.75-3.69 (m, 1H), 3.02-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.78-2.71 (m, 1H). LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 275.9 (M+H)⁺.

1-(8-Bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate BN)

Step 1—8-Bromo-3-iodoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine. To a solution of8-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (5.00 g, 25.3 mmol, CAS #850349-02-9) inCH₃CN (30 mL) was Intermediate CS added NIS (5.71 g, 25.3 mmol) at 25°C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hour. On completion, themixture was concentrated in vacuo. The mixture was purified by silicagel column to give the title compound (7.30 g, 89% yield) as a greenishsolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.38 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H),7.70 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

Step2—1-(8-Bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)-3-(4-methoxybenzyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)dione. A mixture of 8-bromo-3-iodo-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (500 mg, 1.55mmol) and 3-(4-methoxybenzyl) dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (362mg, 1.55 mmol, Intermediate CS), CuI (58.9 mg, 309 umol), Cs₂CO₃ (1.01g, 3.10 mmol), and (1S,2S)—N1,N2-dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine (44.0mg, 309 umol) in dioxane (10 mL) was stirred at 60° C. for 6 hours underN₂. On completion, the mixture was filtered through celite and thefiltrate was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by reversedphase flash (120 g Flash Column, Welch Ultimate XB_C18, 20-40 m; 120 A,5% to 35% MeCN in H₂O, 0.5% FA in H₂O) and then further purified byprep-HPLC (column: Waters xbridge, 150 mm*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase:[water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)-MeCN]; B %: 22%-52%, 10 min) to give the titlecompound (200 mg, 10% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.35 (dd, J=0.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.67 (s,1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 6.91 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.87-6.84 (m, 2H),4.81 (s, 2H), 3.84 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.02 (s, 2H).

Step3—1-(8-Bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.A solution of1-(8-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)-3-(4-methoxybenzyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (50.0 mg, 116 umol) in TFA (0.5 mL) and TfOH (0.01 mL) wasstirred at 70° C. for 2.5 hours. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (Watersxbridge, 150 mm*25 mm*10 um, water (10 mM NH4HCO₃)-MeCN, 1% to 30% MeCNin H₂O, 11 min) and then further purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex Luna C18, 150 mm*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225%FA)-MeCN]; MeCN %: 0%-20%, 11 min) to give the title compound (3.19 mg,77% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.70 (s, 1H),8.38 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.65 (m, 2H), 6.91 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.81(t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.84 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 308.9(M+H)⁺.

1-(8-Chloro-4-isoquinolyl)hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (IntermediateBO)

Step 1—4-Bromo-8-chloro-isoquinoline. To a solution of8-chloroisoquinoline (5.00 g, 30.5 mmol, CAS #34784-07-1) in AcOH (50mL) was added NBS (7.07 g, 39.7 mmol), then the reaction mixture wasstirred at 50° C. for 40 min. On completion, the reaction mixture wasdiluted with water (100 mL), then extracted with EA (3×80 mL). Thecombined organic layer was basified with NaHCO₃ until the pH=6-7, thenthe mixture was extracted with EA (2×60 mL). The combined organic layerswas dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give aresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,PE:EA=100:1 to PE:EA=50:1, PE:EA=10:1, P1: R_(f)=0.74) to give the titlecompound (1.00 g, 37% yield) as yellow solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ9.56 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.64 (m, 2H). LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 241.9 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—1-(8-Chloro-4-isoquinolyl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione.To a solution of 4-bromo-8-chloro-isoquinoline (100 mg, 412 umol) and3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (96.6 mg,412.37 umol, Intermediate CR) in DMF (1 mL) was added CuI (7.85 mg, 41.2umol), (1S,2S)—N₁,N₂-dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine (5.87 mg, 41.2umol) and K₃PO₄ (175 mg, 824 umol), then the mixture was stirred at 110°C. for 8 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give the residue. The residue was diluted withwater (50 mL) and extracted with EA (5×30 mL). Then the combined organiclayers was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified by reverse-phase (0.1%FA) to give the title compound (15 mg, 3.06% yield) as yellow solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.89-9.56 (br s, 1H), 8.59 (br s, 1H),7.73-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.64 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.43 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.85 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 3.95-3.86 (m, 1H),3.80 (s, 3H), 3.78-3.69 (m, 1H), 3.07-2.99 (m, 2H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z396.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—1-(8-Chloro-4-isoquinolyl)hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione. To asolution of1-(8-chloro-4-isoquinolyl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(40.0 mg, 101 umol) in TFA (0.49 mL) and TfOH (0.01 mL), then themixture was stirred at 60° C. for 2 hours. On completion, the mixturewas concentrated to give the residue and purified by prep-HPLC (0.1% FA)to give the title compound (3 mg, 10.77% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.59 (s, 1H), 9.56 (s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.03 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.78 (m, 1H), 4.00-3.93 (m, 1H),3.75-3.69 (m 1H), 3.03-2.95 (m, 1H), 2.79-2.72 (m, 1H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z276.0 (M+H)⁺.

3-(3-methyl-4-(3-(3-(methylamino)propoxy)propyl)-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate BP)

Step 1—Tert-butyl N-methyl-N-[3-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)propyl]carbamate. Toa stirred solution of tert-butyl N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-N-methylcarbamate(25.00 g, 132.1 mmol) in DMF (200.0 mL) was added NaH (4.76 g, 198 mmol)in portions at 0° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. The above mixture wasstirred for 30 min at 0° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. Next propargylbromide (23.57 g, 198.132 mmol, 1.50 equiv) was added to the mixturedropwise at 0° C. The resulting mixture was stirred for additional 16 hat rt. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with water (500mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×300 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (500 mL) and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. Afterfiltration, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresulting solution was purified on silica gel column chromatography,eluted with PE/EA (30:1), to afford the title compound (47.7 g, 74%) asa yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 4.15 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H),3.54 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 3.31 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 2.43 (t,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 1.86-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.47 (s, 9H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z):[(M+1)]⁺=228.2.

Step 2—Tert-butylN-(3-[2-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-2-oxo-3H-1,3-benzodiazol-4-ylidyne]ethoxy]propyl)-N-methylcarbamate.To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-methyl-N-[3-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)propyl]carbamate (16.50 g, 72.59 mmol)and3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(24.5 g, 72.59 mmol, Intermediate H) in DMSO (140 mL) were addedPd(PPh₃)₄ (8.39 g, 7.26 mmol) and CuI (392 mg, 7.26 mmol) and TEA (70mL) dropwise at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixture wasstirred for 2 h at 80° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, themixture was allowed to cool down to rt. The product was purified byreverse phase flash (Column: Spherical C18, 20-40 um, 330 g; MobilePhase A: Water (10 mmol/LAcOH), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 80mL/min; Gradient (B %): 52%˜72%, 20 min; Detector: 254/220 nm) desiredfractions were collected at 62% B) and concentrated under reducedpressure to afford the title compound (9.22 g, 80% yield) as a darkyellow foam. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.20 (s, 1H), 7.19 (dd,J=7.9, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (dd, J=8.0, 1.1 Hz,1H), 5.22 (dd, J=12.5, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.42 (s, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.62 (t,J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 3.34 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.03-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.89 (s, 3H),2.87-2.68 (m, 2H), 2.33-2.20 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.81 (m, 2H), 1.47 (s, 9H).LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=485.3.

Step 3—Tert-butylN-(3-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]propoxy]propyl)-N-methylcarbamate.Pd/C was added in a mixture of tert-butylN-[3-([3-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]prop-2-yn-1-yl]oxy)propyl]-N-methylcarbamate(8.00 g) in THF (200 mL) at rt. The reaction mixture was purged withnitrogen for 3 times and was stirred for 5 h at rt under H₂ atmosphere.On completion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the title compound (7.96g, 88% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.40(s, 1H), 7.00 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.69 (d, J=7.8Hz, 1H), 5.24 (dd, J=12.5, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.70 (s, 3H), 3.50-3.44 (m, 4H),3.34-3.29 (m, 2H), 3.05-3.01 (m, 2H), 3.00-2.91 (m, 1H), 2.88 (s, 3H),2.85-2.70 (m, 2H), 2.25-2.20 (m, 1H), 1.97-1.90 (m, 2H), 1.86-1.80 (m,2H), 1.48 (s, 9H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=489.3.

Step4—3-(3-Methyl-4-[3-[3-(methylamino)propoxy]propyl]-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dionehydrochloride. To a stirred mixture of tert-butylN-(3-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]propoxy]propyl)-N-methylcarbamate(8.50 g) in EA (200 mL) was added HCl (gas) in 1,4-dioxane (100 mL) inportions at rt nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirredfor 4 h at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reactionmixture was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified bytrituration with EA (100 mL) to give the title compound (7.34 g, 96%yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.10 (s, 1H), 8.89(broad, 2H), 7.00-6.96 (m, 2H), 6.90-6.86 (m, 1H), 5.39 (dd, J=12.6, 5.4Hz, 1H), 3.57 (s, 3H), 3.49-3.43 (m, 5H), 2.98-2.86 (m, 5H), 2.77-2.57(m, 2H), 2.52-2.48 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.94-1.80 (m, 4H). LC/MS(ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=389.3.

1-1-(2-(2-(benzyloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid(Intermediate BQ)

Step 1—2-(2-(benzyloxy)ethoxy)ethyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate. To asolution of 2-(2-(benzyloxy)ethoxy)ethanol (10 g, 51.0 mmol, CAS#2050-25-1) and 4-methylbenzene-1-sulfonyl chloride (11.7 g, 61.2 mmol,CAS #98-59-9) in DCM (100 mL) was added TEA (15.5 g, 152 mmol) in oneportion. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h. On completion, thereaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (100 mL) at 20° C. and extractedwith EtOAc (100 mL×3). The combined organic layer was washed with brine(100 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (ISCO®; 80 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 100 mL/min) to give thetitle compound (15.3 g, 86% yield) as colorless gum. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CD3Cl) δ 7.80 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.38-7.27 (m, 7H), 4.54 (s, 2H),4.31-4.13 (m, 2H), 3.75-3.66 (m, 2H), 3.64-3.55 (m, 4H), 2.43 (s, 3H).

Step 2—methyl1-(2-(2-(benzyloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate. To asolution of 2-(2-(benzyloxy)ethoxy)ethyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (5 g,14.3 mmol) and methyl 1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (2.16 g, 17.1 mmol, CAS#181997-36-4) in DMF (50 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (9.3 g, 28.5 mmol) and KI(237 mg, 1.43 mmol) in one portion. The mixture was stirred at 70° C.for 1 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (50mL) at 20° C. and extracted with EtOAc (50 mL×3). The combined organiclayer was washed with brine (50 mL×4), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=5/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (4.3 g, 99% yield) ascolorless gum. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=8.32 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H),7.40-7.21 (m, 5H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 4.32 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.79 (t, J=5.2Hz, 2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.59-3.47 (m, 4H).

Step 3—1-1-(2-(2-(benzyloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid.To a solution of methyl methyl 1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (2 g, 6.57mmol) in THF (6 mL) and H₂O (3 mL) was added LiOH.H₂O (1.10 g, 26.3mmol) in one portion, then the resulting mixture was stirred at 20° C.for 12 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (10mL) at 20° C. and extracted with EtOAc (10 mL×3). Then the aqueous phasewas adjusted to pH=3-4 and extracted with EtOAc (10 mL×3). The organiclayer was washed with brine (10 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (1.6 g,84% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=12.31 (br s, 1H),8.23 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.47-7.13 (m, 5H), 4.44 (s, 2H), 4.30 (t,J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.79 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.63-3.45 (m, 4H).

2-(2-(4-((1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-((isopropylcarbamoyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamoyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethoxy)ethylmethanesulfonate (Intermediate BR)

Step1—(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(2-(2-(benzyloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. To a solution of1-(2-(2-(benzyloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (0.5 g,1.72 mmol, Intermediate BQ) and(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (531 mg, 1.72 mmol, Intermediate U) in MeCN (5 mL)was added DIEA (1.11 g, 8.61 mmol) and T₃P (3.29 g, 5.17 mmol, 50%solution in DMF). The resulting mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 12 h.On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (5 mL) at 20°C. and extracted with EtOAc (10 mL×3). The combined organic layer waswashed with brine (10 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=1/1 to 0/1) to give the title compound (560 mg, 56% yield) asyellow gum. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 581.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. A solution of(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(2-(2-(benzyloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (560 mg, 964 umol) and Pd/C (56.0 mg, 52.8 umol, 10wt %) in THF (10 mL) was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h under H₂ atmosphere(15 psi). On completion, the mixture was filtered and concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (393 mg, 83% yield) as white solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 491.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—2-(2-(4-((1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-((isopropylcarbamoyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamoyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethoxy)ethylmethanesulfonate. To a solution of(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (150 mg, 305 umol) and DIEA (59.2 mg, 458 umol) inDCM (3 mL) was added MsCl (220 mg, 1.96 mmol, CAS #124-63-0) at 0° C.dropwise, then the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h. On completion,the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (5 mL) at 0° C. and extractedwith EtOAc (5 mL×3). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (5mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give the title compound (180 mg, 72.47% yield) as yellowgum. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 569.3 (M+H)⁺.

3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-4-(3-(piperidin-4-yl)prop-1-yn-1-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate BS)

Step 1—Tert-butyl 4-prop-2-ynylpiperidine-1-carboxylate. To a solutionof tert-butyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (500 mg, 2.20 mmol,CAS #142374-19-4), K₂CO₃ (912 mg, 6.60 mmol) in MeOH (15 mL) was added1-diazo-1-dimethoxyphosphoryl-propan-2-one (507 mg, 2.64 mmol, CAS#90965-06-3) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hours. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The mixture wasdiluted with H₂O (30 mL), then extracted with EA (3×20 mL). The organiclayers were washed with brine (2×15 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (490 mg,99% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.25-4.03 (m, 2H),2.78-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.22-2.13 (m, 2H), 2.00 (t, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 1.85-1.72(m, 2H), 1.72-1.60 (m, 1H), 1.48 (s, 9H), 1.30-1.15 (m, 2H).

Step 2—Tert-butyl4-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]prop-2-ynyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate. To a solution of tert-butyl4-prop-2-ynylpiperidine-1-carboxylate (390 mg, 1.75 mmol),3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxobenzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (393 mg,1.16 mmol, Intermediate H) in DMSO (4 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (163mg, 232 umol), CuI (44.3 mg, 232 umol) and DIPEA (752 mg, 5.82 mmol)under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. On completion,the mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The mixture waspurified by reverse phase: (0.1% FA) to give the title compound (450 mg,80% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.12 (s, 1H),7.17-6.95 (m, 3H), 5.45-5.33 (m, 1H), 4.06-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.63 (s, 3H),2.98-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.78-2.69 (m, 2H), 2.66-2.59 (m, 1H), 2.56-2.52 (m,1H), 2.49-2.45 (m, 2H), 2.11-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.71 (m, 3H), 1.39 (s,9H), 1.25-1.10 (m, 2H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 503.3 (M+Na)⁺.

Step3—3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-4-(3-(piperidin-4-yl)prop-1-yn-1-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione.A solution of tert-butyl4-(3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(260 mg, 541 umol) in TFA (6 mL) and DCM (6 mL), was stirred at 25° C.for 5 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (5mL) and extracted with EtOAc (8 mL×2). The pH of aqueous phase wasadjusted to 3-4 with 1 N HCl, then extracted with EtOAc (8 mL×4). Thecombined organic layer was washed with brine (3 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄and evaporated to give the title compound (220 mg) as a white solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.69 (br dd, J=7.6, 13.2 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (dt,J=3.6, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.09-7.05 (m, 1H), 7.03-6.96(m, 1H), 5.39 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 3.12 (br d, J=12.4Hz, 2H), 2.94-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.59 (m, 5H), 2.06-1.97 (m, 1H),1.85-1.72 (m, 3H), 1.39-1.19 (m, 3H), 1.11 (s, 1H).

3-[5-(7-aminoheptyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate BT)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]hept-6-yn-1-yl]carbamate.To a stirred mixture of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(8.00 g, 23.7 mmol, Intermediate J), tert-butylN-(hept-6-yn-1-yl)carbamate (10.00 g, 47.32 mmol, synthesized via Steps1-4 of Intermediate AN) and CuI (0.45 g, 2.37 mmol) in DMSO (40.00mL)/TEA (20.00 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (2.73 g, 2.37 mmol) at rt undernitrogen atmosphere. The mixture was allowed stirred for 4 h at 85° C.On completion, the mixture was allowed to cool down to rt. The reactionwas diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×100 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (2×100 mL), and driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, the filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with PE/EtOAc (1:2), then further purified byreverse phase flash chromatography (Column: WelFlash™ C18-I, 20-40 ?m,330 g; Eluent A: Water (plus 10 mmol/L FA); Eluent B: ACN; Gradient:40%-65% B in 20 min; Flow rate: 80 mL/min; Detector: 220/254 nm; desiredfractions were collected at 60% B) and concentrated under reducedpressure to afford the title compound (7.5 g, 68% yield) as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.13 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.23 (m, 1H),7.11-7.07 (m, 2H), 6.82 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 5.38 (dd, J=12.7, 5.3 Hz,1H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.81 (m, 3H), 2.79-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.41 (t, J=7.0Hz, 2H), 2.05-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.54 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.41-1.37 (m, 13H).LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=469.3.

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]heptyl]carbamate.To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]hept-6-yn-1-yl]carbamate(8.00 g, 17.0 mmol) in MeOH (200.00 mL)/AcOH (10.00 mL) was added Pd/C(1.00 g, 9.40 mmol) at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The reaction waspurged with H₂ three times and stirred for 16 h at t under hydrogenatmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered, and thefilter cake was washed with CH₂Cl₂ (3×20 mL). The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (7.5 g,93% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.09 (s, 1H),7.05-6.96 (m, 2H), 6.88-6.84 (m, 1H), 6.76 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 5.34 (dd,J=12.7, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 2.91-2.86 (m, 3H), 2.78-2.55 (m, 4H),2.03-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.58 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H), 1.32-1.17 (m,6H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=473.3.

Step3—3-[5-(7-aminoheptyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dionehydrochloride. To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]heptyl]carbamate(7.50 g, 15.9 mmol) in DCM (20.0 mL) was added HCl (4M) in 1,4-dioxane(20.0 mL) at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The mixture was stirred for 4h at rt. On completion, the mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was triturated with Et₂O to afford the titlecompound (6.3 g, 97% yield) as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.09 (s, 1H), 7.92 (broad, 3H), 7.07-6.96 (m, 2H), 6.88-6.84(m, 1H), 5.35 (dd, J=12.8, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.32 (s, 3H) 3.02-2.82 (m, 1H),2.78-2.71 (m, 3H), 2.68-2.56 (m, 3H), 2.06-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.51 (m,4H), 1.32-1.27 (m, 6H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=373.3.

1-(4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid(Intermediate BU)

Step 1—Methyl 1-(4-formylphenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate. To asolution of (4-formylphenyl)boronic acid (10 g, 66.7 mmol, CAS#87199-17-5) and methyl 1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (12.6 g, 100 mmol, CAS#51105-90-9) in pyridine (100 mL) was added Cu(OAc)₂ (24.2 g, 133 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 20 to 100° C. for 12 h. On completion, themixture was poured into ice water (100 mL) and filtered, then themixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (2×100 mL). The combinedorganic phase was washed with brine (2×100 mL), and dried over sodiumsulfate. Then filtered to get the filtrate and concentrated to give aresidue. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(ISCO®; 80 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜50% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 100 mL/min) to give the titlecompound (1.5 g, 6.52 mmol, 10% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.59 (br s, 1H), 10.04 (s, 1H), 9.79 (s, 1H), 8.20 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.06 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.82 (s, 3H).

Step 2—Methyl 1-[4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)phenyl]pyrazole-4-carboxylate. Toa solution of methyl 1-(4-formylphenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (1 g,4.34 mmol) in toluene (10 mL) was added ethylene glycol (808 mg, 13.0mmol) and 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid (74.8 mg, 434 umol). The mixturewas stirred at 20-130° C. for 4 h. On completion, the mixture was pouredinto ice water (13 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×13 mL). Thecombined organic phase was washed with brine (2×13 mL), then dried oversodium sulfate. Then filtered to get the filtrate and concentrated togive a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (ISCO®; 12 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of0˜18% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 40 mL/min) to give thetitle compound (500 mg, 929 umol, 21% yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 231.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—1-(4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid. Toa solution of methyl1-(4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (400 mg, 1.46mmol) in THF (3 mL), H₂O (1 mL) and MeOH (1 mL) was added LiOH.H₂O (244mg, 5.83 mmol) in one portion. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 10h. On completion, the mixture was poured into ice water (5 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (2×5 mL). The aqueous phase was acidifiedwith aqueous HCl (1 N) to pH=4 and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×5mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (2×5 mL), thendried over sodium sulfate. Then the mixture was filtered and filtratewas concentrated to give the title compound (300 mg) as a white solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 261.1 (M+H)⁺.

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(4-formylphenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate BV) and(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(4-formylphenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate BW)

Step1—(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. To a solution of1-(4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (300 mg,1.15 mmol, Intermediate BU) and(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (355 mg, 1.15 mmol, Intermediate U) in ACN (3 mL) wasadded T₃P (2.20 g, 3.46 mmol, 50% solution in DMF) and DIEA (745 mg,5.76 mmol) in one portion. The mixture was stirred at 20-60° C. for 12h. On completion, the mixture was poured into ice water (5 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (2×5 mL). The combined organic phase waswashed with brine (2×5 mL), and dried over sodium sulfate. The reactionwas then filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to give a residue.The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (ISCO®; 12 gSepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜50% Ethyl acetate/Petroleumether gradient @ 50 mL/min) to give the title compound (420 mg, 541umol, 47% yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 551.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(4-formylphenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate and(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(4-formylphenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. To a solution of(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (400 mg, 726 umol) was added HCl (2 M, 2 mL) in THF(2.4 mL). The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 24 h. The reaction wasconcentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex Luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %: 39%-69%, 10 min) to give(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(4-formylphenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (100 mg, 197 umol, 27% yield) as yellow oil (¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.04 (s, 1H), 9.79 (s, 1H), 9.22 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s,1H), 8.18-8.12 (m, 2H), 8.11-8.06 (m, 2H), 6.02 (s, 1H), 5.75 (s, 1H),5.10-4.92 (m, 1H), 3.62-3.52 (m, 1H), 3.05-2.96 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.82 (m,3H), 1.75-1.66 (m, 3H), 1.53 (s, 9H), 1.02 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H)) and(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(4-formylphenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (50 mg, 111 umol, 15% yield) as yellow oil (¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.31-12.06 (m, 1H), 10.60 (s, 1H), 10.04 (s, 1H),9.27 (s, 1H), 8.41 (s, 1H), 8.22-7.90 (m, 4H), 7.06-6.85 (m, 1H), 6.43(br s, 1H), 5.01 (br d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (qd, J=6.8, 13.6 Hz, 1H),3.14-2.99 (m, 1H), 2.10-1.38 (m, 6H), 1.03 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H)).

Tert-butyl methyl (prop-2-yn-1-yl)carbamate (Intermediate BX)

To a solution of tert-butyl N-methylcarbamate (10.0 g, 76.2 mmol, CAS#16066-84-5) in DMF (100 mL) was added NaH (3.66 g, 91.5 mmol) at 0° C.The reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 h. Then3-bromoprop-1-yne (13.6 g, 114 mmol, CAS #106-96-7) was added. Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2.5 hr. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched by addition of H₂O (50 mL) and extracted withdichloromethane (3×500 mL). The combined organic layers were washed withbrine (3×100 mL) and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography(Ethyl acetate) give the title compound (4.80 g, 37% yield) as colorlessoil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 3.98 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 2H), 3.19 (s, 1H),2.80 (s, 3H), 1.40 (s, 9H).

3-(3-methyl-4-(3-(methylamino)prop-1-yn-1-yl)-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate BY)

Step1—Tert-butyl(3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)(methyl)carbamate.To a solution of tert-butyl N-methyl-N-prop-2-ynyl-carbamate (2.00 g,11.8 mmol, Intermediate BX),3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (2.66g, 7.88 mmol, Intermediate H), CuI (150 mg, 787 umol), Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (553mg, 787 umol), 4A molecular sieves (1.00 g, 7.88 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (10.2g, 31.5 mmol) in DMF (50 mL). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16hr under N₂. On completion, the mixture was filtrated and the filtratewas concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by reversephase flash (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (600 mg, 16%yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.12 (s, 1H),7.23-6.90 (m, 3H), 5.44-5.35 (m, 1H), 4.29 (s, 2H), 3.61 (s, 3H), 3.54(s, 1H), 2.89 (s, 2H), 2.95-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.96(m, 1H), 1.42 (s, 9H).

Step2—3-(3-Methyl-4-(3-(methylamino)prop-1-yn-1-yl)-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione. To a solution oftert-butylN-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]prop-2-ynyl]-N-methyl-carbamate (100 mg, 234 umol) in DCM (10 mL) was added TFA(1.54 g, 13.5 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 20 min. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (750 mg, 95% yield, TFA salt) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 349.2 (M+23)⁺.

1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazole-4-carbaldehyde(Intermediate BZ)

To a solution of3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(500 mg, 1.48 mmol, Intermediate H) in DMF (20 mL) was added TEA (448mg, 4.44 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (162 mg, 221 umol) and Et₃SiH (515 mg, 4.44mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under CO(50 Psi). On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuoand purified by reverse phase (0.1% FA) to give the title compound (400mg, 47% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 288.0 (M+H)⁺.

3-[4-(3,9-Diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-ylmethyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate CA)

Step 1—Tert-butyl9-[[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]methyl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate. To a solution of1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazole-4-carbaldehyde(100 mg, 348 umol, Intermediate BZ) and tert-butyl3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate (88.5 mg, 348 umol, CAS#173405-78-2) in THF (3 mL) and DMF (3 mL) was addedtetraisopropoxytitanium (296 mg, 1.04 mmol, 308 uL). The mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 2 hrs, then NaBH(OAc)₃ (147 mg, 696 umol) wasadded to the mixture. The reaction mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 16hrs. On completion, the residue was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified byreverse phase (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (145 mg,79% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.10 (s, 1H),7.06 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.90-6.85 (m, 1H), 5.37(dd, J=5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 3.65-3.60 (m, 2H), 3.30-3.23 (m,4H), 2.94-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.68 (m, 1H), 2.65-2.57 (m, 1H), 2.43-2.34(m, 4H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.45-1.39 (m, 4H), 1.38 (s, 9H), 1.36-1.30(m, 4H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 526.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[4-(3,9-Diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-ylmethyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione.To a solution of tert-butyl9-[[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]methyl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate(70.0 mg, 133 umol) in DCM (1.5 mL) was added HCl/EtOAc (4 M, 1.50 mL).The reaction mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 hr. On completion,the mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (60.0mg, 97% yield, HCl) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 426.3 (M+H)⁺.

(1S,3R)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate CB)

Step 1—Benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1R,3S)-3-(((4-nitrophenoxy)carbonyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate.To a solution ofbenzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate(10.0 g, 27.9 mmol, Intermediate AH) and 4-nitrophenyl carbonochloridate(8.46 g, 41.9 mmol, CAS #7693-46-1) in dichloromethane (100 mL) wasadded DMAP (342 mg, 2.80 mmol) and pyridine (6.64 g, 83.9 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with water (100 mL), and extracted withdichloromethane (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed withbrine (2×100 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to give a residue. The crude product was purifiedby silica gel chromatography (eluted with petroleum ether/ethylacetate=3:1˜1/1) to give the title compound (14 g, 26.7 mmol, 96% yield)as colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.22-8.16 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.24(m, 6H), 6.19-6.02 (m, 2H), 5.23-5.12 (m, 3H), 3.13-3.00 (m, 1H),2.59-2.48 (m, 1H), 2.08-1.78 (m, 6H), 1.51 (s, 9H).

Step 2—Benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1R,3S)-3-((isopropylcarbamoyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate.To a mixture of benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1R,3S)-3-(((4-nitrophenoxy)carbonyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate(14 g, 26.7 mmol) and propan-2-amine (3.17 g, 53.5 mmol) in THF (140 mL)was added DIEA (17.3 g, 133 mmol) in one portion at 0° C. under N₂. Themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 10 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with water (100 mL), then extracted withdichloromethane (3×140 mL). The combined organic layers were washed withbrine (3×100 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to give a residue. The crude product was purifiedby silica gel chromatography (eluted with Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=3:1˜1/1) to give the title compound (10.8 g, 24.5 mmol, 92%yield) as a colorless gum. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.52-7.46 (m, 1H),7.38 (br s, 4H), 6.32 (br s, 1H), 6.13 (br s, 1H), 5.30 (s, 1H),5.22-5.18 (m, 2H), 5.09-5.07 (m, 1H), 3.80 (br d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 3.10(br d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 2.52-2.37 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.97-1.72(m, 5H), 1.58 (s, 8H), 1.14 (br d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H).

Step 3—(1S,3R)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. To a solution of Pd/C (3.24 g, 3.06 mmol, 10 wt %)in ethanol (300 mL) was added benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1R,3S)-3-((isopropylcarbamoyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate(10.8 g, 24.4 mmol) under nitrogen flow. The suspension was degassedunder vacuum and purged with hydrogen several times. The mixture wasstirred under hydrogen (15 psi) at 20° C. for 10 h. On completion, thereaction was filtered to get the filtrate and concentrated to give thetitle compound (5.1 g) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=5.2(br s, 1H), 4.44 (br s, 1H), 3.8 (br d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 3.53 (br s, 2H),3.11-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.55-2.41 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.72 (m, 6H), 1.62 (s, 9H),1.15 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H).

2-(2-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)acetic acid(Intermediate CC)

Step 1—Methyl2-(2-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)acetate. Toa solution of methyl methyl 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetate (993 mg, 5.98mmol, CAS #22446-37-3), 2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol(1.35 g, 7.17 mmol, CAS #208827-90-1) and PPh₃ (2.04 g, 7.77 mmol) intoluene (10 mL) was added a solution of DIAD (1.57 g, 7.77 mmol, 1.51mL) in toluene (10 mL) dropwise slowly at 0° C. Then the reaction wasstirred 20° C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, thereaction mixture was quenched with water (30 mL) and extracted withethyl acetate (3×30 mL). The combined organic layers were washed withbrine (2×20 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=3/1˜1/1) togive the title compound (625 mg, 1.86 mmol, 31% yield) as a colorlessgum. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.27-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 6.93 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.21 (d, J=2.4 Hz,2H), 4.14 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.84 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.76-3.63 (m, 14H),2.43 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

Step2—2-(2-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)aceticacid. To a solution of methyl methyl2-(2-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)acetate(625 mg, 1.86 mmol) in THF (6 mL) and H₂O (2 mL) was added LiOH.H₂O (311mg, 7.43 mmol) for one portion. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 10h. On completion, the reaction mixture was poured into water (10 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL) and the aqueous phase wasacidified with 1N HCl to pH=4. The mixture was then extracted with ethylacetate (3×20 mL), the combined organic layers were washed with brine(3×20 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give the title compound (220 mg) as a colorless oil.¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.26-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.21-7.18 (m, 1H),6.95-6.91 (m, 1H), 6.84 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.21 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H),4.19-4.17 (m, 2H), 3.82 (td, J=2.0, 4.4 Hz, 2H), 3.79-3.69 (m, 10H),3.61 (s, 2H), 2.43 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 1.29-1.24 (m, 1H).

1S,3R)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(2-(2-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)acetamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate CD)

To a solution of(1S,3R)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (210 mg, 682 umol, Intermediate CB) in ACN (5 mL) wasadded2-(2-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)acetic acid(220 mg, 682 umol, Intermediate CC), DIEA (441 mg, 3.41 mmol) and T₃P(1.30 g, 2.05 mmol, 50% solution in DMF) in one portion. Then themixture was stirred at 60° C. for 2 h under nitrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was poured into the saturated ammoniumchloride solution (10 mL), and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×20 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3×20 mL), dried oversodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to givea residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(ISCO®; 4 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜50% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 50 mL/min) to give the title compound(95 mg, 154 umol, 23% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ=7.26-7.20 (m, 2H), 6.93 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),6.09 (s, 1H), 5.06 (br s, 1H), 4.67-4.49 (m, 1H), 4.13-4.10 (m, 4H),3.82-3.79 (m, 2H), 3.69 (s, 2H), 3.58 (br dd, J=3.6, 5.6 Hz, 4H), 3.53(dd, J=4.0, 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.47 (dd, J=3.6, 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.38-3.31 (m,2H), 3.07-2.93 (m, 1H), 2.35 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 1.92-1.66 (m, 6H), 1.23(s, 9H), 1.07 (dd, J=3.2, 6.4 Hz, 6H).

3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)-1-methylpiperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate CE)

To a solution of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(1 g, 2.96 mmol, Intermediate J) in DMF (16 mL) was added NaH (141 mg,3.55 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) portionwise. The mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 30 min under N₂ atmosphere. Then MeI (503 mg, 3.55mmol) was added to the mixture which was then stirred at 25° C. for 12h. The reaction mixture was quenched with NH₄Cl (sat. aq, 20 mL) at 25°C. and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL×3). The combined organic layer waswashed with brine (20 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=3/1 to 0/1) to give the title compound (850 mg, 2.41 mmol, 82%yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 354.2 (M+H)⁺.

3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-5-(3-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)butoxy)propyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate CF)

Step 1—Tert-butyl 4-(4-hydroxybutyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate. To astirred solution of tert-butyl piperazine-1-carboxylate (39.00 g, 209.4mmol) and 4-bromobutan-1-ol (48.06 g, 314.1 mmol) in ACN (1000 mL) wereadded K₂CO₃ (115.76 g, 837.6 mmol) and KI (17.38 g, 104.7 mmol) inportions at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixture wasstirred overnight at 90° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion,the mixture was allowed to cool down to room temperature and wasfiltered. The filter cake was washed with MeCN (3×50 mL) and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wasquenched with water and extracted with EtOAc (3×500 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (500 mL), and dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluted with CH₂Cl₂/MeOH (30:1), to afford the title compound (19.7 g,36% yield) as a light yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ5.62-5.57 (m, 1H), 3.57 (t, J=4.9 Hz, 2H), 3.49-3.41 (m, 4H), 2.46-2.42(m, 4H), 2.42-2.37 (m, 2H), 1.69-1.63 (m, 4H), 1.45 (s, 9H). LC/MS (ESI,m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=259.3.

Step 2—Tert-butyl4-[4-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)butyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate. To a stirredsolution of tert-butyl 4-(4-hydroxybutyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (31.50g, 121.9 mmol) in DMF (300.00 mL) was added NaH (5.85 g, 244 mmol, 60%dispersion in mineral oil) in portions at 0° C. under nitrogenatmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirred for 30 min at 0° C. undernitrogen atmosphere. To the above mixture was added a solution ofpropargyl bromide (29.01 g, 243.9 mmol) in DMF (50.00 mL) dropwise at 0°C. under nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirredovernight at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reactionwas quenched with sat. NH₄Cl (aq.) at 0° C. and extracted with EtOAc(3×400 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (500 mL),and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography, eluted with PE/EtOAc=5/1 to afford the titlecompound (19.7 g, 55% yield) as a brown oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 4.14 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.54 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H),3.48-3.41 (m, 4H), 2.43 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 2.42-2.34 (m, 6H), 1.71-1.53(m, 4H), 1.47 (s, 9H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=297.3.

Step 3—Tert-butyl4-[4-([3-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]prop-2-yn-1-yl]oxy)butyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate.To a stirred solution of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(10.00 g, 29.572 mmol, Intermediate J) and tert-butyl4-[4-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)butyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate (13.15 g, 44.36mmol) in DMSO (200.00 mL) and TEA 49.20 mL) were added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (3.42g, 2.96 mmol) and CuI (0.56 g, 2.9 mmol) in portions at rt undernitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixture was purged with nitrogen 3times. The resulting mixture was stirred for 2 h at 80° C. undernitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the mixture was allowed to cool downto rt and diluted with water (100 mL). The resulting mixture was washedwith EA (3×150 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine(100 mL), and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. The resulting mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography, eluted with CH₂Cl₂/MeOH (20:1), to afford thetitle compound (8.3 g, 51% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 8.81 (s, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J=8.1, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d,J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 6.76 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 5.21 (dd, J=12.7, 5.3 Hz, 1H),4.36 (s, 2H), 3.60 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 3.46-3.42 (m, 7H), 3.01-2.88 (m,1H), 2.88-2.66 (m, 2H), 2.42-2.36 (m, 6H), 2.28-2.17 (m, 1H), 1.70-1.59(m, 4H), 1.47 (s, 9H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=554.4.

Step 4—Tert-butyl4-(4-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]propoxy]butyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.To a stirred solution of tert-butyl4-[4-([3-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]prop-2-yn-1-yl]oxy)butyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(8.00 g, 14.4 mmol) in CH₃OH (100.00 mL) and THF (10.00 mL) was addedPd/C (4.00 g, 37.6 mmol) at rt. The resulting mixture was purged withhydrogen 3 times and stirred overnight at rt under hydrogen atmosphere.On completion, the resulting mixture was filtered, and the filter cakewas washed with THF (3×30 mL). The solution was condensed under reducedpressure to afford the title compound (7.5 g) as a light yellow oil.LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=558.4.

Step5—3-(3-Methyl-2-oxo-5-[3-[4-(piperazin-1-yl)butoxy]propyl]-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dionedihydrochloride. To a stirred solution of tert-butyl4-(4-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-benzodiazol-5-yl]propoxy]butyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(7.50 g, 13.5 mmol) in DCM (100.00 mL) was added 4 M HCl (gas) in1,4-dioxane (30.00 mL) at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The resultingmixture was stirred for 1 h at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, Et₂O (200 mL) was added to the mixture. The precipitatedsolids were collected by filtration and washed with Et₂O (3×100 mL) togive the title compound (5 g, 70% yield) as a light yellow solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.56 (broad, 1H), 11.08 (s, 1H), 9.52 (broad, 2H),7.05 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (dd, J=8.1, 1.6 Hz,1H), 5.35 (dd, J=12.7, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.68-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.51-3.36 (m,9H), 3.27-3.11 (m, 4H), 2.99-2.86 (m, 1H), 2.78-2.58 (m, 4H), 2.56-2.53(m, 2H), 2.03-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.93-1.66 (m, 4H), 1.58-1.53 (m, 2H). LC/MS(ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=458.3.

3-(4-(3-(3-(3-aminopropoxy)propoxy)propyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate CG)

Step 1—Tert-butyl N-[3-(methanesulfonyloxy)propyl]carbamate. To astirred solution of tert-butyl N-(3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (92.6 g, 528mmol) and TEA (109.8 mL, 792.7 mmol) in DCM (800 mL) was added asolution of Ms-Cl (60.5 g, 528 mmol) in DCM (200 mL) dropwise at 0° C.under nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixture was stirred for 30 minat rt under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture wasdiluted with water (2 L) and extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (3×800 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (1.5 L), and dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluted with PE/EtOAc (3:2), to afford the title compound(112 g, 84% yield) as a light brown solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 4.93-4.90 (m, 1H), 4.26-4.22 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.19 (m, 2H),3.01 (s, 3H), 1.94-1.88 (m, 2H), 1.38 (s, 9H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z):[(M+1)]⁺=254.2.

Step 2—Tert-butyl N-[3-(3-hydroxypropoxy)propyl]carbamate. To a solutionof propane-1,3-diol (50 g, 657 mmol) in DMF (500 mL) was added sodiumhydride (4.8 g, 200 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil oil) at 0° C.The mixture was stirred for 15 min. To above mixture was added asolution of tert-butyl N-[3-(methanesulfonyloxy)propyl]carbamate (25.3g, 100 mmol) in DMF (150 mL) at rt. The mixture was stirred for 16 hoursat rt. On completion, the reaction was quenched with sat. NH₄Cl (aq.)(200 mL) at 0° C. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The mixture was diluted with brine (1.5 L) and extracted withEtOAc (3×500 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(500 mL), and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄. After filtration, thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with PE/EtOAc(2:1), to afford the title compound (13.7 g, 59% yield) as a lightyellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 5.05-5.02 (m, 1H),3.69-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.52-3.49 (m, 2H), 3.43-3.40 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.109 (m,3H), 1.77-1.72 (m, 2H), 1.69-1.64 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LC/MS (ESI,m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=234.2.

Step 3—Tert-butyl N-[3-[3-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)propoxy]propyl]carbamate.To a solution of tert-butyl N-[3-(3-hydroxypropoxy)propyl]carbamate(12.5 g, 53.6 mmol) in THF (300 mL) was added sodium hydride (2.6 g, 110mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) at 0° C. The mixture was stirredfor 15 min. Next, a solution of 3-bromoprop-1-yne (6.4 g, 54 mmol) inTHF (50 mL) was added and the mixture was allowed to warm to rt andstirred for 16 hours. On completion, the reaction was quenched with sat.NH₄Cl (aq.) (200 mL) at 0° C. The resulting mixture was diluted withbrine (500 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×300 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (500 mL), and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄.After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, elutedwith PE/EtOAc (3:1), to afford the title compound (9.2 g, 60% yield) asa light yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 4.93 (broad, 1H),4.11 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.57 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 3.46 (q, J=6.2 Hz, 4H),3.19 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.42 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 1.83 (p, J=6.3 Hz, 2H),1.71 (p, J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 1.41 (s, 9H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=272.3.

Step 4—Tert-butylN-[3-[3-([3-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]prop-2-yn-1-yl]oxy)propoxy]propyl]carbamate.To a stirred solution of3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(2 g, 5.9 mmol, Intermediate H), tert-butylN-[3-[3-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)propoxy]propyl]carbamate (3 g, 11 mmol) andTEA (15 mL) in DMA (30 mL) were added CuI (112.64 mg, 0.591 mmol) andPd(PPh₃)₄ (683.44 mg, 0.591 mmol) at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. Theresulting mixture was stirred for 6 h at 80° C. under nitrogenatmosphere. On completion, the mixture was allowed to cool down to rtthen concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byreverse phase flash chromatography (column, C18 silica gel; mobilephase, ACN in aq. FA (10 mmol/L), 35% to 60% gradient in 15 min;detector, UV 254 nm) to afford the title compound (1.4 g, 45% yield) asa light brown solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.12 (s, 1H), 7.18(dd, J=7.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (dd, J=7.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (t, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 6.76-6.72 (m, 1H), 5.41 (dd, J=12.7, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.43 (s, 2H),3.64 (s, 3H), 3.62-3.55 (m, 2H), 3.42 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.35 (d, J=12.6Hz, 2H), 3.01-2.82 (m, 3H), 2.77-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.06-1.99 (m, 1H),1.82-1.74 (m, 2H), 1.62-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z):[(M+1)]⁺=529.3.

Step 5—Tert-butylN-[3-(3-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]propoxy]propoxy)propyl]carbamate.To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-[3-[3-([3-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]prop-2-yn-1-yl]oxy)propoxy]propyl]carbamate(600 mg, 1 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added Pd/C (300 mg, 0.3 mmol, 10 wt%) at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting mixture was purgedwith H₂ three and stirred for 4 h at rt under hydrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered through a celite pad. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the titlecompound (580 mg, 96% yield) as a light brown solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.10 (s, 1H), 7.00-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.88-6.84 (m, 1H),6.79-6.76 (m, 1H), 5.37 (dd, J=12.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.57 (s, 3H),3.48-3.39 (m, 6H), 3.37-3.34 (m, 2H), 3.01-2.84 (m, 5H), 2.79-2.57 (m,2H), 2.06-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.64-1.57(m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z): [(M+1)]⁺=533.3.

Step6—3-(4-[3-[3-(3-Aminopropoxy)propoxy]propyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dionehydrochloride. To a stirred solution of tert-butylN-[3-(3-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-4-yl]propoxy]propoxy)propyl]carbamate(580 mg, 1.1 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (7 mL) was added HCl (4 M in dioxane)(7 mL) dropwise at 0° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. The resultingmixture was stirred for 16 h at rt under nitrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was dissolved in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) and re-concentrated underreduced pressure to afford the title compound (489 mg, 96% crude yield)as a light green solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.11 (s, 1H), 7.81(broad, 3H), 7.05-6.95 (m, 2H), 6.89-6.85 (m, 1H), 5.38 (dd, J=12.5, 5.4Hz, 1H), 3.58 (s, 3H), 3.45-3.41 (m, 8H), 3.01-2.78 (m, 5H), 2.78-2.58(m, 2H), 2.06-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.90-1.69 (m, 6H). LC/MS (ESI, m/z):[(M+1)]⁺=433.3.

4-[(7′-Cyclopentyl-6′-oxo-spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-2′-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (Intermediate CH)

Step 1—Ethyl1-(4-chloro-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate. To asolution of NaH (2.43 g, 60.8 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) inDMF (60 mL) at 0° C., and then the solution of ethyl2-(4-chloro-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-5-yl)acetate (6 g, 24.3 mmol, CAS#61727-34-2) and 1,2-dibromoethane (6.85 g, 36.5 mmol, CAS #106-93-4) inDMF (60 mL) was added slowly at 0° C. Then the solution was stirred at25° C. for 0.5 h. On completion, the mixture was poured into sat. NH₄Cl(60 mL) at 0° C. slowly, and the solution was extracted with EtOAc (50ml×3). The combined organic layer was concentrated under reducedpressure to give the residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=15/1 to 10/1) togive the title compound (4.5 g, 63% yield) as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 272.9 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Ethyl1-(4-(cyclopentylamino)-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate.To a solution of ethyl1-(4-chloro-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (4.8g, 17.6 mmol) in dioxane (10 mL) was added TEA (2.67 g, 26.4 mmol) andcyclopentanamine (3.75 g, 44.0 mmol). The mixture was then stirred at60° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixture was diluted with water (20ml), and extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (20 ml×3). The organic layers was washedwith brine (20 ml×3), then the combined organic layer was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the residue. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=8/1 to 4/1)to give the title compound (5 g, 85% yield) as a red oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 322.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—7′-Cyclopentyl-2′-(methylthio)spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin]-6′(7′H)-one.To a solution of ethyl1-[4-(cyclopentylamino)-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-5-yl]cyclopropanecarboxylate(4.8 g, 14.9 mmol) in THF (80 mL) was added NaH (1.19 g, 29.9 mmol, 60%dispersion in mineral oil). Then the mixture was stirred at 0-60° C. for1 h. On completion, the mixture was quenched with HCl (1 M, 20 ml) at 0°C., and then the solution was extracted with EtOAc (20 ml×3). Thecombined organic layers was washed with brine (20 ml×3), and the organiclayer was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=20/1 to 10/1) to give the title compound (3.2 g, 73%yield) as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 276.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step4—7′-Cyclopentyl-2′-(methylsulfonyl)spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin]-6′(7′H)-one.To a solution of7′-cyclopentyl-2′-methylsulfanyl-spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-6′-one(1 g, 3.63 mmol) in THF (15 mL) and H₂O (15 mL) was added Oxone (5.58 g,9.08 mmol). The mixture was then stirred at 30° C. for 4 h. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered to get a solution. Thenthe solution was diluted with water (20 ml), and extracted with EtOAc(20 ml×3). The combined organic layers was washed with brine (20 ml×3),and the organic layers was concentrated under reduced pressure to givethe residue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 2/1) to give the title compound(1.1 g, 98% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 308.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step5—2′-((4-(Benzylthio)-2-methylphenyl)amino)-7′-cyclopentylspiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin]-6′(7′H)-one.To a solution of7′-cyclopentyl-2′-methylsulfonyl-spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-6′-one(0.3 g, 976 umol) in toluene (10 mL) was added Pd(OAc)₂ (21.9 mg, 97.6umol) and BINAP (91.2 mg, 146 umol), Cs₂CO₃ (954 mg, 2.93 mmol), 4Amolecular sieves (300 mg, 976 umol) and4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline (224 mg, 976 umol, Intermediate M).The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 12 h under N₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was poured into water (30 ml), andextracted with EtOAc (10 ml×3). The organic layers was dried by Na₂SO₄,and the solution was concentrated under reduced pressure to give theresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=8/1 to 3/1) and pre-HPLC (FA condition) togive the title compound (74 mg, 13% yield) as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 457.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step6—4-((7′-Cyclopentyl-6′-oxo-6′,7′-dihydrospiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin]-2′-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzene-1-sulfonylchloride. To a solution of2′-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-7′-cyclopentyl-spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-6′-one(50 mg, 110 umol) in AcOH (1 mL) and HCl (0.3 mL) was added NCS (58.5mg, 438 umol) at 0° C. The mixture was then stirred at 0-25° C. for 10min. On completion, the mixture was diluted with water (5 ml), andextracted with EtOAc (5 ml×3). The organic layers was dried by Na₂SO₄,and the organic layers was concentrated under reduced pressure to givethe residue (40 mg) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (EST⁺) m/z 433.1 (M+H)⁺.

1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid(Intermediate CI)

Step 1—Methyl1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate andmethyl1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate. To asolution of 3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (4.2 g, 10.87 mmol, synthesized via Step 1 ofIntermediate BK) and methyl 1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (1.37 g, 10.9mmol) in DMF (60 mL) was added KI (180 mg, 1.09 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (7.08g, 21.7 mmol) in one portion. The resulting mixture was stirred at 70°C. for 2 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O(60 mL) at 20° C. and extracted with EtOAc (60 mL×3). The combinedorganic layer was washed with brine (60 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 1/1) to give methyl1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (1.2g, 32% yield, ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=7.58 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.87(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.66 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.13 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.83(s, 3H), 3.74 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.55-3.50 (m, 4H), 3.47-3.41 (m, 9H))and methyl1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate (1.5g, 41% yield, ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=7.02 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 5.90(d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 3.51 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 2.99-2.93 (m, 5H), 2.73-2.61(m, 13H), 2.50 (s, 2H)) as yellow gum.

Step 2—1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylicacid. A solution of methyl1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (1.2g, 3.53 mmol) and LiOH.H₂O (591 mg, 14.1 mmol) in THF (10 mL) and H₂O (5mL) was stirred at 20° C. for 12 h. On completion, the reaction mixturewas quenched with H₂O (10 mL) at 20° C. and extracted with EtOAc (20mL×3). Then the aqueous phase was adjusted to pH=3-4, and extracted withEtOAc mL (20 mL×3). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (20mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give the title compound (700 mg) as yellow gum. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 327.2 (M+H)⁺.

(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate CJ)

A solution of1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid(0.4 g, 1.23 mmol, Intermediate CI),(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (455 mg, 1.48 mmol, Intermediate U), DIEA (318 mg,2.46 mmol), T₃P (2.35 g, 3.69 mmol, 50% solution in DMF) in MeCN (10 mL)was stirred at 80° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixture was quenchedwith NH₄Cl (sat. aq, 10 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (20 ml×2). Thecombined organic layer was washed with brine (10 mL×3), dried by Na₂SO₄,concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by prep-TLC (SiO₂,PE:EtOAc=0:1) to give the title compound (490 mg, 64% yield) as a whitesolid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 617.4 (M+H)⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.10 (brs, 1H), 7.55 (s, 1H), 6.66 (br s, 1H), 6.21 (s, 1H), 5.15 (br s, 1H),4.77 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 4.66-4.52 (m, 1H), 4.17 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.88(t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.85-3.76 (m, 1H), 3.68-3.62 (m, 4H), 3.59-3.54 (m,4H), 3.52-3.47 (m, 4H), 3.17-3.07 (m, 1H), 2.52-2.45 (m, 1H), 2.43 (t,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 2.10-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.98-1.92 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.84 (m, 2H),1.65 (s, 9H), 1.62 (br d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.17-1.13 (m, 6H).

(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylpyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (Intermediate CK)

Step1—(1R,3S)-3-(5-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylpyrrolidine-1-carboxylate. To a solution of benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-(((4-nitrophenoxy)carbonyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate(500 mg, 956 umol, from synthesized via Step 1 of Intermediate U) andpyrrolidine (136 mg, 1.91 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added DIEA (618 mg,4.78 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 h. The reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (8 mL) at 25° C. and extracted with EtOAc(10 mL×3). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (10 mL×3),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=3/1 to 2/1) to give the title compound(360 mg, 791 umol, 83% yield) as an orange solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 455.2(M+H)⁺.

Step 2—(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylpyrrolidine-1-carboxylate. To a solution of(1R,3S)-3-(5-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylpyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (360 mg, 791 umol) in THF (4 mL) was addedPd/C (30 mg, 28.3 umol, 10 wt %) in one portion. The mixture was stirredat 25° C. for 4 h under H₂ atmosphere (15 psi). The reaction mixture wasfiltered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (250 mg, 780 umol, 99% yield) as an orange solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 321.5 (M+H)⁺.

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylpyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (Intermediate CL)

To a solution of(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylpyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (250 mg, 780 umol, Intermediate CK) and2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid(210 mg, 743 umol, Intermediate BE) in ACN (2 mL) was added T₃P (1.42 g,2.23 mmol, 50% solution in DMF) and DIEA (480 mg, 3.72 mmol) in oneportion. The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 12 h. The reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (3 mL) at 25° C. and extracted with EtOAc(5 mL×3). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (5 mL×3),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (ISCO®; 4 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 50 mL/min) to give thetitle compound as an orange solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 385.5 (M+H)⁺.

3-(Methoxymethyl)-1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylicacid (Intermediate CM)

Step 1—Ethyl 3-(methoxymethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate. To a solutionof 3-methoxyprop-1-yne (10.2 g, 145 mmol, CAS #627-41-8) in toluene (80mL) was added ethyl 2-diazoacetate (18.2 g, 160 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 110° C. for 6 h. On completion, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 1/1)to give the title compound (10 g, 37% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.71 (s, 1H), 6.81 (s, 1H), 4.67 (s, 1H), 4.55 (s, 2H),4.40 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 3.44 (s, 1H), 3.41 (s, 3H), 1.43 (s, 1H),1.42-1.38 (m, 3H).

Step 2—Ethyl3-(methoxymethyl)-1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylateand ethyl5-(methoxymethyl)-1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate.A solution of ethyl 3-(methoxymethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (2.50 g,13.6 mmol), 2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (3.87 g, 11.3 mmol, synthesized via Step 1 ofIntermediate BE), Cs₂CO₃ (18.4 g, 56.5 mmol), KI (187 mg, 1.13 mmol) inDMF (80 mL) was stirred at 70° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixturewas quenched with NH₄Cl (sat. aq, 80 mL), extracted with EtOAc (8 mL×3).The combined organic layer was washed with brine (80 mL×3), dried byNa₂SO₄, concentrated in vacuum. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 3/1) to giveethyl5-(methoxymethyl)-1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate(1.50 g, 34% yield) as colorless oil (¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃Cl) δ 6.74 (s,1H), 6.54 (s, 2H), 6.43-6.39 (m, 5H), 4.20 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.87 (t,J=6.0 Hz, 3H), 3.67-3.53 (m, 8H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 2.44 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),1.39 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 4H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 355.2 (M+H)⁺) and ethyl3-(methoxymethyl)-1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate(0.68 g, 15% yield) (¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃Cl) δ 6.84 (s, 1H), 4.75 (t,J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.46 (s, 2H), 4.34 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.20 (d, J=2.4 Hz,2H), 3.86 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 3H), 3.73-3.55 (m, 12H), 3.40 (s, 3H), 2.43 (t,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 1.37 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 4H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 355.2 (M+H)).

Step3—3-(Methoxymethyl)-1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylicacid. A solution of ethyl3-(methoxymethyl)-1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate(1.50 g, 4.23 mmol), LiOH.H₂O (888 mg, 21.2 mmol) in THF (10 mL) and H₂O(5 mL) was stirred at 40° C. for 4 h. On completion, the mixture wasquenched with NH₄Cl (sat. aq, 20 mL), then extracted with EtOAc (20mL×2). The aqueous layer was acidified with HCl/1M (10 mL) to pH<4, thenextracted with EtOAc (20 mL×2). The combined organic layer was washedwith brine (80 mL×3), dried by Na₂SO₄, and concentrated in vacuo. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CD₃Cl) δ=6.90 (s, 1H), 4.77 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.48 (s, 2H),4.21 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 3H), 3.85 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 3H), 3.72-3.58 (m, 11H), 3.40(s, 3H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 327.2 (M+H)⁺.

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(3-(methoxymethyl)-1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate CN)

A solution of(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (472 mg, 1.53 mmol, Intermediate U),3-(methoxymethyl)-1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid (500 mg, 1.53 mmol,Intermediate CM), T3P (2.92 g, 4.60 mmol, 50% solution in DMF), DIEA(990 mg, 7.66 mmol) in ACN (10 mL) was stirred at 60° C. for 12 h. Oncompletion, the mixture was quenched with H₂O (10 mL), then extractedwith EtOAc (10 mL×2). The combined organic layer was washed with brine(20 Ml×3), dried by Na₂SO₄, and concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by prep-TLC (SiO₂, EtOAc:PE=2:1) to afford the title compound(600 mg, 57% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃Cl) δ 8.26-8.19(m, 1H), 6.65 (s, 1H), 6.32 (s, 1H), 5.19-5.15 (m, 1H), 4.74-4.71 (m,2H), 4.50 (s, 2H), 4.15 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 2H), 4.14 (br s, 1H), 3.84 (br t,J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 3.59 (br d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 3.58-3.53 (m, 3H), 3.49 (br d,J=4.4 Hz, 4H), 3.44 (br s, 1H), 3.44 (s, 3H), 2.44 (br d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),2.05 (s, 2H), 1.73 (s, 9H), 1.27 (s, 3H), 1.15 (br d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H).LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 617.4 (M+H)⁺.

4-((6-bromo-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzene-1-sulfonylchloride (Intermediate CO)

Step 1—Ethyl4-(cyclopentylamino)-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine-5-carboxylate. To asolution of ethyl 4-chloro-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidine-5-carboxylate (10g, 42.9 mmol, CAS #1074-68-6) in dioxane (100 mL) was added TEA (8.70 g,85.9 mmol) and cyclopentanamine (4.39 g, 51.5 mmol, CAS #1003-03-08).The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (100 mL) at 25° C. and extracted withEtOAc (100 mL×3). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (100mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give the title compound (11.5 g, 40.8 mmol, 95% yield) as aorange oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 272.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—(4-(Cyclopentylamino)-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-5-yl)methanol. To asolution of ethyl4-(cyclopentylamino)-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine-5-carboxylate (11.5 g,40.8 mmol) in DCM (130 mL) at −65° C. was added DIBAL-H (1 M, 61.31 mL)dropwise and stirred at −50-55° C. for 3 h under N₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with MeOH (120 mL) at −65°C., and then diluted with DCM (120 mL) and extracted with DCM (120mL×3). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (120 mL×3),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (ISCO®; 40 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 100 mL/min) to give thetitle compound (5.5 g, 22.9 mmol, 56% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 240 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—4-(Cyclopentylamino)-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine-5-carbaldehyde. Toa solution of(4-(cyclopentylamino)-2-(methylthio)pyrimidin-5-yl)methanol (2 g, 4.18mmol) in EtOAc (50 mL) was added MnO₂ (14.5 g, 83.5 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 50° C. for 12 h under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive the title (1.5 g) as a orange oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 238.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step 4—8-Cyclopentyl-2-(methylthio)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one. Asolution of 4-(cyclopentylamino)-2-(methylthio)pyrimidine-5-carbaldehyde(3.8 g, 16.0 mmol) and ethyl acetate (4.23 g, 48.0 mmol) in THF (45 mL)was purged with nitrogen and cooled in a MeOH-ice bath to −5° C.internal temperature. Then LiHMDS (1 M, 48.04 mL) was added, slowlyenough to keep the internal temperature at −5° C. The mixture was thenstirred at 0-20° C. for 12 h under N₂ atmosphere. The resulting redsolution was cooled in an ice-water bath to −3° C. internal, then EtOH(45 mL) was added via cannula, slowly enough to keep the internal tempat −3° C. internal. The mixture was stirred in the ice bath for 1 h,then the cooling bath was removed, the solution allowed to warm to 20°C. internal, and stirring continued for 1 h. The solvents wereevaporated, the residue diluted with water (45 mL) and brine (50 mL×3),and the aqueous layer extracted with EtOAc (20 mL, then 45 mL×2). Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=3/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (3 g, 11.4mmol, 72% yield) as an orange solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 262.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step5—6-Bromo-8-cyclopentyl-2-(methylthio)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one.To a solution of8-cyclopentyl-2-(methylthio)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one (3 g, 11.4mmol) in DMF (30 mL) was added NBS (2.25 g, 12.6 mmol). Then the mixturewas stirred at 20° C. for 12 h. The reaction mixture was quenched withwater (30 mL) at 25° C., then extracted with EA (50 mL×3). The combinedorganic layer was washed with brine (50 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 3/1) to give the title compound (1 g, 2.94mmol, 26% yield) as an orange solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 342.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step6—6-bromo-8-cyclopentyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one.To a solution of6-bromo-8-cyclopentyl-2-(methylthio)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one (1g, 2.94 mmol) in THF (20 mL) and H₂O (20 mL) was added Oxone (4.52 g,7.35 mmol) in one portion. The mixture was stirred at 30° C. for 3 h. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give the title compound (900 mg) as a orange solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 373.9 (M+H)⁺.

Step7—2-((4-(benzylthio)-2-methylphenyl)amino)-6-bromo-8-cyclopentylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one.To a solution of6-bromo-8-cyclopentyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(900 mg, 2.42 mmol) and 4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline (554 mg, 2.42mmol, Intermediate M) in IPA (10 mL) was added TFA (5.51 g, 48.36 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 24 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with water (10 mL) at 25° C., then extracted withEtOAc (20 mL×3). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (20mL×3), dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (ISCO®; 14 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 100 mL/min) to give thetitle compound (300 mg, 575 umol, 24% yield) as an orange solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 523 (M+H)⁺.

Step8—4-((6-bromo-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzene-1-sulfonylchloride. To a solution of2-((4-(benzylthio)-2-methylphenyl)amino)-6-bromo-8-cyclopentylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(300 mg, 575 umol) in HCl (1.5 mL) and AcOH (5 mL) was added NCS (307mg, 2.30 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 0-25° C. for 2 h. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with water (10 mL) at 25°C. and extracted with EtOAc (10 mL×3). The combined organic layer waswashed with brine (10 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (280 mg)as an orange solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 373.9 (M+H)⁺.

3-(5-(3-(2-(2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)propyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate CP)

Step 1—Benzyl (2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)carbamate.To a solution of 2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethanamine (1g, 5.34 mmol CAS #932741-19-0) in DCM (15 mL) was added TEA (594 mg,5.87 mmol) in one portion, then benzyl carbonochloridate (1.00 g, 5.87mmol) was added into the mixture at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at0-20° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixture was poured into ice water(20 mL) and extracted with DCM (20 mL×2). The combined organic phase waswashed with brine (20 mL×2), dried over sodium sulfate. Then filtered toget the filtrate and concentrated to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=1/0 to 1/1) to give the title compound (1.29 g, 3.83 mmol, 72%yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 322.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Benzyl(2-(2-(2-((3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)oxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)carbamate.To a solution of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (2.04g, 6.02 mmol, Intermediate J) and benzyl(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)carbamate (1.29 g, 4.01mmol) in THF (7 mL) and ACN (7 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (7.85 g, 24.08 mmol)and XPhos Pd G3 (1.02 g, 1.20 mmol) in one portion. Then the mixture wasdegassed with nitrogen and heated to 60° C., then stirred for 10 h. Oncompletion, the mixture was poured into ice water (10 mL) and extractedwith EA (2×10 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine(2×10 mL) and dried over sodium sulfate. The solution was filtered andthe filtrate was concentrated to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=1/0 to 1/4) to give the title compound (1.3 g, 2.04 mmol, 51%yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 840.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3:3-(5-(3-(2-(2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)propyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione.To a solution of benzyl(2-(2-(2-((3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)oxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)carbamate(1.3 g, 2.25 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added Pd/C (0.2 g, 188.68 umol, 10wt %) at 20° C. The mixture was then stirred at 20° C. for 13 h underhydrogen atmosphere (15 psi). On completion, the mixture was filteredand the filtrate was concentrated to give the title compound (850 mg) asyellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=7.05-6.98 (m, 2H), 6.89-6.85 (m,1H), 5.33 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.61-3.59 (m, 1H), 3.55-3.48 (m,8H), 3.42-3.35 (m, 6H), 3.18-3.05 (m, 1H), 2.95-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.56(m, 6H), 1.86-1.72 (m, 4H).

(1S,3R)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate CQ)

A solution of1-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylicacid (0.4 g, 1.42 mmol, Intermediate BE),(1S,3R)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (743 mg, 2.41 mmol, Intermediate CB), T₃P (2.71 g,4.25 mmol, 50% solution in DMF), DIEA (366 mg, 2.83 mmol) in ACN (8 mL)was stirred at 60° C. for 16 h. On completion, the mixture was quenchedwith NH₄Cl (sat. aq, 10 mL), then extracted with EtOAc (10 mL×2). Thecombined organic layer was washed with brine (10 mL×3), dried by Na₂SO₄,and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified byreversed-phase (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (100 mg,12% yield) as a colorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 573.8 (M+H)⁺.

3-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (IntermediateCR)

To the solution of hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (3.00 g, 26.2 mmol, CAS#504-07-4) in DMF (60 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (17.13 g, 52.58 mmol) at rt.Then the mixture was warmed up to 50° C., and PMB-Cl (3.71 g, 23.6 mmol)was dropwise added to the mixture very slowly at 50° C. The mixture wasstirred at 50° C. for 2 hr. On completion, the reaction was cooled tort. The reaction was filtered and the filter cake was washed by EA (30mL×2), the filtrate was poured into water (150 mL) and extracted with EA(100 mL×2). The combined organic layer was washed with water (100 mL)and saturated brine (100 mL), then the organic layer was dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to give a crude product. The crudeproduct was suspended in EA/PE (1/1, 80 mL) and stirred for 0.5 hr. Thesuspension was filtered, the filter cake was dried to give the titlecompound (2.80 g, 45% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.42-7.30 (m, 2H), 6.90-6.62 (m, 2H), 6.15 (s, 1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 3.78(s, 3H), 3.37 (dt, J=2.4, 6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.71 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H).

3-(4-Methoxybenzyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (Intermediate CS)

To a mixture of dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (10.0 g, 87.6 mmol,CAS #504-07-4) in DMF (100 mL) was added PMB-Cl (13.7 g, 87.6 mmol, 11.9mL), Cs₂CO₃ (28.5 g, 87.6 mmol) at 25° C. The mixture was then stirredat 50° C. for 3 hours. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenchedwith of water (100 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (3×50 mL). The organiclayer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by re-crystallization from EA/PE(20 mL, v/v=1/1) at 25° C. to give the title compound (9.40 g, 45%yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.18(d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.83 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 3.72 (s, 3H),3.23-3.20 (m, 2H), 2.63 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H).

4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexanol (Intermediate CT)

Step 1—4-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanol

To a solution of LiAlH₄ (3.31 g, 87.1 mmol) in THF (30 mL), was addethyl 4-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylate (10.0 g, 58.0 mmol, CAS#3618-04-0) in THF (100 mL) dropwise at 0° C., then the mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 5 hrs. On completion, the mixture was quenched withH₂O (3.3 mL), then a solution of 15% NaOH (3.3 mL) was added dropwise,The mixture was dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and the filteredliquor was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (7.5 g, 99%yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.37-3.23 (m, 1H),3.17 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 1.85-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.75-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.30-1.16(m, 1H), 1.14-0.95 (m, 2H), 0.93-0.72 (m, 2H).

Step 2—4-[[Tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexanol

To a solution of 4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanol (6.5 g, 49.9 mmol) andimidazole (4.08 g, 59.9 mmol) in DMF (200 mL) was added TBDPSCl (14.4 g,52.4 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 hrs. Oncompletion, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (100 mL), and extractedwith EA (2×30 mL). The organic layers were washed with brine (2×30 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Themixture was purified by silica gel column (PE:EA=5:1) to give the titlecompound (9.10 g, 49% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.70-7.60 (m, 4H), 7.48-7.31 (m, 6H), 3.63-3.51 (m, 1H), 3.47 (d, J=6.0Hz, 2H), 2.05-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.50-1.45 (m, 1H),1.31-1.22 (m, 2H), 1.10-1.00 (m, 2H), 1.05 (s, 9H).

(4-Allyloxycyclohexyl)methoxy-tert-butyl-diphenyl-silane (IntermediateCU)

To a solution of 4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexanol(500 mg, 1.36 mmol, Intermediate CT) in THF (5 mL) was added NaH (81.3mg, 2.03 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) at 0° C. After addition,the mixture was stirred at this temperature for 30 minutes, then3-bromoprop-1-ene (656 mg, 5.43 mmol, 0.3 mL, CAS #106-95-6) was addeddropwise. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 4 hrs. On completion,the mixture was quenched with H₂O (1 mL) at 25° C., diluted with H₂O (10mL) and extracted with EA (3×10 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (2×5 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified byprep-TLC (SiO₂, DCM:MeOH=10:1) to give the title compound (210 mg, 37%yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.59-7.55 (m, 4H),7.33-7.26 (m, 6H), 5.91-5.78 (m, 1H), 5.22-5.13 (m, 1H), 5.10-5.02 (m,1H), 3.98-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.37 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.18-3.08 (m, 1H),2.01-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.45-1.41 (m, 1H), 0.96 (s, 9H),0.93-0.88 (m, 2H), 0.80-0.76 (m, 2H).

N2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-5-bromo-N4-cyclopentyl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine(Intermediate CV)

Step 1—5-bromo-2-chloro-N-cyclopentylpyrimidin-4-amine

To a solution of 5-bromo-2,4-dichloro-pyrimidine (10 g, 43.8 mmol, CAS#36082-50-5) in dioxane (100 mL) was added cyclopentanamine (4.48 g,52.6 mmol, CAS #1003-03-8) at 0° C. under nitrogen flow. Then thereaction was stirred at 20° C. for 6 h under nitrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction was poured into ice water (100 mL) thenextracted with ethyl acetate (150 mL×2). The combined organic phase iswashed with brine (70 mL×2), dried over sodium sulfate, then filteredand the filtrate was concentrated to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel (eluted with petroleumether:ethyl acetate=100:1 to 100:15) to give the title compound (4.7 g,38% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.10 (s, 1H),5.45 (br s, 1H), 4.57-4.29 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.08 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.57 (m,4H), 1.48 (qd, J=6.4, 12.8 Hz, 2H).

Step 2:N2-(4-(benzylthio)-2-methylphenyl)-5-bromo-N4-cyclopentylpyrimidine-2,4-diamine

To a solution of 5-bromo-2-chloro-N-cyclopentyl-pyrimidin-4-amine (2.65g, 9.59 mmol) in isopropanol (40 mL) was added4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline (2 g, 8.72 mmol, Intermediate DE) andTFA (19.8 g, 174 mmol) at 20° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reactionwas stirred at 80° C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion,the reaction was poured into ice water (40 mL) and extracted with EtOAc(50 mL×2). The combined organic phase is washed with brine (30 mL×2),dried over sodium sulfate, then the mixture was filtered andconcentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel (eluted with petroleum ether:ethylacetate=100:1 to 100:15) to give the title compound (3.4 g, 83.0% yield)as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=11.05 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H),7.35-7.23 (m, 6H), 7.20 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (dd, J=2.0, 8.3 Hz, 1H),5.99 (br d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 4.18-4.06 (m, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.85(m, 2H), 1.79-1.56 (m, 4H), 1.52-1.44 (m, 2H).

4-[(6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (Intermediate CW) and4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzene-1-sulfonylchloride (Intermediate FX)

Step 1—Methyl(E)-3-[2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-4-(cyclopentylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl]prop-2-enoate

A mixture ofN2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-5-bromo-N4-cyclopentyl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine(10 g, 21.3 mmol, Intermediate CV), methyl prop-2-enoate (12.6 g, 146mmol, CAS #96-33-3), TEA (6.47 g, 63.9 mmol), and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (2.46 g,2.13 mmol) in DMF (200 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times.Then the mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 36 hours under N₂ atmosphere.On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (100 mL) at25° C., and extracted with EA (3×200 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried over with anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (FA condition) to afford the title compound (15.6g, 70% yield) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.50 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H),7.82 (d, J=15.6 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.30 (m, 3H),7.29-7.25 (m, 3H), 7.18 (s, 1H), 7.11 (dd, J=1.6, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.31 (d,J=15.6 Hz, 1H), 4.28-4.23 (m, 1H), 4.18 (s, 2H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s,3H), 1.88-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.66 (m, 2H), 1.52-1.46 (m, 4H). LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 475.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—2-(4-Benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-8-cyclopentyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of methyl(E)-3-[2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-4-(cyclopentylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl]prop-2-enoate (7.8 g, 16.4 mmol) in DMF (80 mL) was addedt-BuOK (5.53 g, 49.3 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 30min. Then the mixture was heated to 120° C. and stirred for 1 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (200 mL) andextracted with EA (2×300 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (2×100 mL), dried over with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography(SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=40/1 to 10/1, Rf=0.24) to give thetitle compound (4.60 g, 63% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z443.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—4-[(6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido [2, 3-d] pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride and4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzene-1-sulfonylchloride

To a solution of2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-8-cyclopentyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (2 g, 4.52 mmol) in ACN (20 mL), AcOH (2 mL), andH₂O (0.5 mL) was added NCS (2.41 g, 18 mmol) in the dark. The mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr in the dark. The reaction mixture wasdiluted with H₂O (50 mL) and extracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (2×60 mL), dried over withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue.The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=40/1 to 10/1, Rf=0.40) to afford4-[(6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido [2, 3-d] pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride_(1.49 g, 72% yield) as a yellowsolid (¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.61 (s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.15 (s,1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.35 (m, 2H), 5.71 (s, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H),2.15-2.04 (m, 2H), 1.69 (s, 4H), 1.44 (s, 2H)) and4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzene-1-sulfonylchloride (0.25 g, 12% yield) as a yellowish solid (¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3) δ 8.62 (s, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H), 8.04-7.86 (m, 2H), 7.79 (s, 1H),7.42 (s, 1H), 5.94 (quin, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 2.43-2.22 (m,2H), 2.18-2.06 (m, 2H), 2.00-1.85 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.56 (m, 3H); LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 419.1 (M+H)⁺).

[1-[(4-Methoxyphenyl) methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (Intermediate CY)

Step 1—5-Oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid

To a solution of 2-aminopentanedioic acid (210 g, 1.43 mol, CAS#617-65-2) in H₂O (800 mL) and HCl (12 M, 210 mL) was added a solutionof NaNO₂ (147 g, 2.13 mol) in H₂O (400 mL) at −5° C. The mixture wasstirred at 15° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated and then dissolved in EA (500 mL) and filtered and washedwith EA (3×100 mL). The filtrate and washed solution were dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(200 g, crude) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.43 (s, 1H),5.02-4.95 (m, 1H), 2.67-2.38 (m, 4H)

Step 2—N-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-5-oxo-tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxamide

To 5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid (120 g, 922 mmol) was addedSOCl₂ (246 g, 2.07 mol) at 0° C. slowly. The mixture was stirred at 85°C. for 3 hrs, and then the mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 6 hrs. Themixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in dry DCM(1 L) at 0° C. under N₂. After that a solution of Et₃N (187 g, 1.84 mol)and 4-methoxybenzylamine (101 g, 738 mmol) in DCM (400 mL) was added,then the mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 3 hrs. On completion, water(600 mL) was added and the mixture was extracted with DCM (3×300 mL).The combined organic phase was washed with 0.5 M HCl (500 mL), brine(500 mL), dried over with anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated in vacuo and the residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (PE:EA=1:1) to give the title compound (138 g,60% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.22-7.20 (d,J=8.0, 1H), 6.89-6.87 (d, J=8.0, 1H), 4.90-4.86 (m, 1H), 4.47-4.4.36 (m,2H) 3.81 (s, 3H), 2.67-2.64 (m, 1H), 2.59-2.54 (m, 2H), 2.40-2.38 (m,1H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 272.0 (M+Na)⁺.

Step 3—3-Hydroxy-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione

A solution ofN-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-5-oxo-tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxamide (138 g,553 mmol) in anhydrous THF (1500 mL) was cooled to −78° C. Then, t-BuOK(62.7 g, 559 mmol) in a solution of anhydrous THF (1000 mL) was addeddropwise slowly at −78° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. The resultingreaction mixture was stirred at −40° C. for 1 hr. On completion, thereaction mixture was quenched with saturated NH₄Cl solution (100 mL).The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×1500 mL). The combinedorganic layer was washed with brine (300 mL), dried over anhydroussodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was purified by silica gel chromatography (PE:EA=1:1) to givethe title compound (128 g, 92% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.39-7.32 (m, 2H), 6.89-6.81 (m, 2H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.17-4.11(m, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.54 (s, 1H), 2.98-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.73-2.60 (m,1H), 2.26-2.20 (m, 1H), 1.80 (dq, J=4.8, 13.1 Hz, 1H).

Step 4—[1-[(4-Methoxyphenyl) methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate

To a solution of 3-hydroxy-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl) methyl] piperidine-2,6-dione (43.0 g, 173 mmol) and pyridine (27.3 g, 345 mmol) in DCM (500mL) was added trifluoromethylsulfonyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (73.0 g,258 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 1.5hours under N₂. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo.The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel(PE:EA=20:1/8:1) to give the title compound (45.0 g, 68% yield) as lightyellow gum. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.36 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.85-6.82(m, 2H), 5.32-5.28 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.02-2.97 (m,1H), 2.79-2.74 (m, 1H), 2.41-2.35 (m, 2H).

5-Bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one (Intermediate CZ)

Step 1—5-Bromo-N-methyl-2-nitro-aniline

4-bromo-2-fluoro-1-nitro-benzene (230 g, 1.05 mol, CAS #321-23-3) wasadded to a solution of methylamine in tetrahydrofuran (2 M, 1.51 L). Themixture was stirred at 15° C. for 10 minutes. On completion, the mixturewas diluted with H₂O (250 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×300 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (300 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(200 g, 83% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.22(s, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (dd,J=8.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 2.95 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 3H).

Step 2—4-Bromo-N2-methyl-benzene-1,2-diamine

To a mixture of 5-bromo-N-methyl-2-nitro-aniline (200 g, 865 mmol) inEtOAc (1 L) and H₂O (500 mL) was added AcOH (1.00 L). The mixture waswarmed to 50° C., and then Fe (174 g, 3.11 mol) was added to thereaction mixture. After that, the reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C.for 6 hours. On completion, the mixture was filtered through celite. Thefiltrate was concentrated in vacuo and the residue was diluted with H₂O(250 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×300 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with aq. NaHCO₃ and brine (300 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified byflash silica gel chromatography to give the title compound (130 g, 75%yield) as black oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.55-6.52 (m, 1H),6.48-6.45 (m, 1H), 6.43-6.42 (m, 1H), 4.89-4.88 (m, 1H), 4.61 (s, 2H),2.70 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 3H).

Step 3—5-Bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one

To a solution of 4-bromo-N2-methyl-benzene-1,2-diamine (110 g, 547 mmol)in CH₃CN (1.3 L) was added CDI (177 g, 1.09 mol). The mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 6 hours under N₂. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo. The mixture was diluted with H₂O (1.0 L) andfiltered. The filter cake was washed with water (3×200 mL) and dried invacuo to give the title compound (106 g, 85% yield) as a white solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.00 (s, 1H), 7.33 (s, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 6.92 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.27 (s, 3H).

3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate DA)

Step1—3-(5-Bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of 5-bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one (4.90 g, 21.6mmol, Intermediate CZ) in THF (300 mL) was added t-BuOK (3.63 g, 32.3mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 0-10° C. for 1 hour under N₂.Then a solution of [1-[(4-methoxyphenyl) methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (9.87 g, 25.9 mmol,Intermediate CY) in THF (100 mL) was added to the reaction mixture at0-10° C. during 30 minutes. The mixture was stirred at 0-10° C. for 30minutes under N₂. An additional solution of [1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2, 6-dioxo-3-piperidyl] trifluoromethanesulfonate (2.47 g, 6.47mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added to the reaction mixture at 0-10° C.dropwise. The mixture was then stirred at 0-10° C. for another 30minutes under N₂. On completion, the reaction was quenched water (400mL) and extracted with EA (3×200 mL). The combined organic layer wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was triturated with EA (80 mL) andfiltered. The filter cake was collected and dried in vacuo to give thetitle compound (6.70 g, 67% yield) as light yellow solid. The filtratewas also concentrated in vacuo and the residue was purified by columnchromatography to give another batch title compound (1.80 g, 18% yield)as light yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.47 (d, J=1.6 Hz,1H), 7.21-7.16 (m, 3H), 7.01 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),5.55-5.51 (m, 1H), 4.84-4.73 (m, 2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.33 (s, 3H),3.04-3.00 (m, 1H), 2.83-2.67 (m, 2H), 2.07-2.05 (m, 1H).

Step 2—3-(5-Bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a mixture of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione (8.50 g, 18.6 mmol) in toluene (50 mL) was addedmethanesulfonic acid (33.8 g, 351 mmol, 25 mL) at room temperature (15°C.). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 2 hours. On completion, thereaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and concentrated invacuo. The residue was poured into ice/water (200 mL), and extractedwith EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (50mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residuewas triturated with EA (80 mL) and filtered. The filtrate cake wascollected and dried in vacuo to give the title compound (4.20 g, 67%yield) as off-white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.12 (s, 1H),7.47 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),5.40-5.35 (m, 1H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.92-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.71-2.60 (m, 2H),2.03-1.99 (m, 1H).

3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-5-(4-piperidyl)benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate DB)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (5.00g, 14.8 mmol, Intermediate DA), tert-butyl4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate(5.49 g, 17.7 mmol, CAS #286961-14-6), K₃PO₄ (6.28 g, 29.6 mmol) and[2-(2-aminophenyl)phenyl]-chloro-palladium;dicyclohexyl-[3-(2,4,6-triisopropylphenyl)phenyl]phosphane(1.16 g, 1.48 mmol) in dioxane (100 mL) and H₂O (5.0 mL) was stirred at80° C. for 4 hrs. On completion, the mixture filtered and the filtratewas concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by reversed phaseflash (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (2.30 g, 53% yield)as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.09 (s, 1H), 7.27 (s, 1H),7.14-7.04 (m, 2H), 6.11 (s, 1H), 5.36 (dd, J=12.8, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.01 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.55 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.83 (m, 1H),2.73-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.06-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.46-1.39 (m, 9H), 1.17 (t, J=7.2Hz, 1H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 441.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate(2.30 g, 5.22 mmol) in THF (150 mL) was added Pd/C (800 mg, 10 wt %) andPd(OH)₂ (800 mg, 5.70 mmol) at 25° C. The reaction mixture was stirredat 60° C. for 16 hr under H₂ (15 psi). On completion, the reactionmixture was filtered with celite and the filtrate was concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (2.30 g, 87% yield) as white solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.10 (s, 1H), 7.02-6.87 (m, 2H), 6.76 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 5.23 (dd, J=5.6, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 4.30-4.25 (m, 2H), 3.45 (s, 3H),2.99-2.68 (m, 6H), 2.30-2.21 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.81 (m, 2H), 1.51 (s, 9H),1.48-1.44 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 465.2 (M+23)⁺.

Step3—3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-5-(4-piperidyl)benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a mixture of tert-butyl4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(300 mg, 678 umol) in DCM (3.0 mL) was added HCl/dioxane (4 M, 170 uL)in one portion at 25° C. under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for30 min. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound (250 mg, 910% yield, HCl salt) as white solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 343.1 (M+H)⁺.

3-(4-Bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate DC)

Step 1—2-Bromo-N-methyl-6-nitro-aniline

To a solution of 1-bromo-2-fluoro-3-nitro-benzene (40.0 g, 181 mmol, CAS#58534-94-4) in THF (40 mL) was added MeNH₂ (2 M, 400 mL). The reactionmixture was stirred at 60° C. for 12 hours. On completion, the reactionmixture was poured into sat. NaHCO₃ (30 mL) and extracted with EA (3×200mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×200 mL),dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to givethe title compound (40.0 g, 95% yield) as red oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z230.9 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—3-Bromo-N2-methyl-benzene-1,2-diamine

To a mixture of 2-bromo-N-methyl-6-nitro-aniline (23.0 g, 99.5 mmol) inEA (300 mL) and H₂O (10 mL) was added AcOH (100 mL). The mixture waswarmed to 50° C. Then Fe (22.2 g, 398 mmol) was added to the reactionmixture and the mixture was heated to 80° C. about 4 hours. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo.The residue was diluted with water (100 mL) and extracted with EA (3×200mL). The combined organic layers was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (20.0 g, 99% yield) asred oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.73-6.70 (m, 1H), 6.68-6.60 (m,2H), 5.02 (s, 2H), 3.67 (s, 1H), 2.58 (s, 3H).

Step 3—4-Bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one

To a mixture of 3-bromo-N2-methyl-benzene-1,2-diamine (20.0 g, 99.4mmol) in ACN (300 mL) was added CDI (32.2 g, 198 mmol). The reactionmixture was stirred at 85° C. for 12 hours under N₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The reactionmixture was diluted with water (200 mL), where a solid precipitate wasformed, which was filtered off. The solid was washed with water (1 L)and dried in vacuo to give the title compound (20.0 g, 88% yield) aswhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.17 (s, 1H), 7.14 (dd, J=1.2,8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.00-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.93-6.87 (m, 1H), 3.55 (s, 3H).

Step4—3-(4-Bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of 4-bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one (12.0 g, 52.8mmol) in THF (300 mL) was added t-BuOK (7.12 g, 63.4 mmol). The reactionmixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hr. Subsequently,[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate(20.1 g, 52.8 mmol, Intermediate CY) in a solution of THF (100 mL) wasadded dropwise. The resulting reaction mixture was stirred at 20° C. for0.5 hr under N₂. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched withsaturated NH₄Cl (100 mL), and extracted with ethyl acetate (200 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered, the filtrate was concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by reversed-phase HPLC (0.1% FAcondition) to give the title compound (13.3 g, 55% yield) as a yellowsolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.38 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 6.84 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.80 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.48-6.40 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.22 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.04-4.93 (m, 2H), 3.81(s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.12-2.98 (m, 1H), 2.93-2.77 (m, 1H), 2.62 (dq,J=4.4, 13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.20-2.17 (m, 1H).

Step5—3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

A mixture of3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione(13.3 g, 29.0 mmol) in a mixed solvent of Tol. (80 mL) and methanesulfonic acid (40 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ for 3 times, andthen the mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 2 hrs under N₂ atmosphere.On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to removetoluene. The residue was added 200 mL of ice water, and then white solidprecipitate formed. The mixture was filtered and the filtered cake wascollected and dried over in vacuo to give the title compound (7.30 g,74% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.13 (s, 1H),7.25 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.05-6.93 (m, 1H), 5.41(dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 2.96-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.78-2.59 (m,2H), 2.08-2.00 (m, 1H).

3-[4-(3,9-Diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate DD)

Step1—3-[4-(3,9-Diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione(1.00 g, 2.18 mmol, synthesized via Steps 1-4 of Intermediate DC) andtert-butyl-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate (666 mg, 2.62 mmol,CAS #173405-78-2) in dioxane (15 mL) was added Pd-PEPPSI-IHEPTCl3-Chloropyridine (212 mg, 218 umol) and Cs₂CO₃ (1.42 g, 4.36 mmol). Thenthe mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 10 hours. On completion, themixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the residue. Theresidue was purified by reverse-phase (0.1% FA) to give the titlecompound (400 mg, 29% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃-d)δ 7.40-7.35 (m, 2H), 6.93-6.86 (m, 2H), 6.86-6.80 (m, 2H), 6.28 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 5.21 (dd, J=5.4, 13.0 Hz, 1H), 5.02-4.92 (m, 2H), 3.80(s, 3H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.47-3.39 (m, 4H), 3.04-2.90 (m, 5H), 2.87-2.77(m, 1H), 2.68-2.55 (m, 1H), 2.18-2.11 (m, 1H), 1.74 (s, 2H), 1.65-1.63(m, 4H), 1.48 (s, 9H), 1.43 (s, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 632.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[4-(3,9-Diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl9-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate(200 mg, 316 umol) in TFA (2 mL) was added TfOH (0.2 mL). Then themixture was stirred at 60° C. for 2 hours. On completion, the mixturewas concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (150 mg, 90% yield,TFA) as a brown solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 412.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—Tert-butyl9-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate

To a solution of3-[4-(3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(150 mg, 285 umol, TFA) in DCM (4 mL) was added TEA (79.4 uL, 570 umol)and Boc₂O (93.4 mg, 428 umol), then the mixture was stirred at 25° C.for 10 hours. On completion, the mixture was diluted with DCM (100 mL)and extracted with water (50 mL×3). The combined organic layer was driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (140 mg, 96% yield) as a brown solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃-d) δ 8.46-8.34 (m, 1H), 7.02-6.92 (m, 2H), 6.57 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),5.22 (dd, J=5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.99-3.90 (m, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H),3.46-3.40 (m, 4H), 2.97-2.88 (m, 5H), 2.83 (dd, J=4.8, 13.2 Hz, 1H),2.77-2.73 (m, J=4.0, 15.2 Hz, 1H), 2.22-2.16 (m, J=2.8, 5.2, 10.8 Hz,1H), 1.74 (s, 3H), 1.65-1.63 (m, J=8.0 Hz, 4H), 1.48 (s, 9H). LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 512.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step4—3-[4-(3,9-Diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl9-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate(50.0 mg, 97.7 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added TFA (1.54 g, 13.5 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr. On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (40.0 mg, 99% yield) as colorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z412.1 (M+H)⁺.

4-Benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline (Intermediate DE)

Step-1—4-Benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-1-nitro-benzene

A mixture of 4-fluoro-2-methyl-1-nitro-benzene (20.0 g, 128 mmol, CAS#446-33-3), BnSH (18.1 mL, 154 mmol), and DIEA (33.3 g, 257 mmol, 44.9mL) in DMF (200 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ for three times.Then the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours under N₂ atmosphere.On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with NaClO (10 mL) at25° C., and then diluted with H₂O (10 mL) and extracted with EA (10mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (10 mL×2),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to givea residue. Then the residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=100/1 to 10/1) to give the title compound(26.0 g, 76% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.05(d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H) 7.51-7.37 (m, 5H) 7.30-7.25 (m, 2H) 4.34 (s, 2H) 2.69(s, 3H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 260.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step-2—4-Benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline

A mixture of 4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-1-nitro-benzene (18.0 g, 69.4mmol), Fe (23.2 g, 416 mmol), NH₄Cl (37.1 g, 694 mmol) in EtOH (180 mL)and H₂O (36 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ for three times, andthen the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1.5 hours under N₂atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was diluted with H₂O 100mL and extracted with EA (60 mL×3). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (40 mL×2), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=100/1 to10/1) to give the title compound (63 g, 98% yield) as a black oil. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.29-7.18 (m, 5H) 6.99 (s, 1H) 6.93 (d, J=1.6Hz, 1H) 6.57 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H) 4.99 (s, 2H) 3.96 (s, 2H) 2.03 (s, 3H).

5-Bromo-2-chloro-N-isopropyl-pyrimidin-4-amine (Intermediate DF)

To a solution of 5-bromo-2,4-dichloro-pyrimidine (10.0 g, 43.8 mmol,5.62 mL, CAS #36082-50-5) in ACN (250 mL) was added TEA (5.77 g, 57.0mmol, 7.94 mL) and propan-2-amine (3.37 g, 57.0 mmol, 4.90 mL) at 0° C.for 30 min. Then the mixture was stirred for 15.5 hours at 25° C. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was diluted with H₂O (200 mL) andextracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (2×100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the title compound (10 g, 90% yield) as awhite solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 251.8 (M+H)⁺.

4-[(6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (Intermediate DG)

Step1—N2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-5-bromo-N4-isopropyl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

To a solution of 4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline (1.00 g, 4.36 mmol,Intermediate DE) in IPA (10 mL) was added5-bromo-2-chloro-N-isopropyl-pyrimidin-4-amine (1.20 g, 4.80 mmol,Intermediate DF) and TFA (9.94 g, 87.2 mmol, 6.46 mL) at 20° C. undernitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 80° C. for 20 hrs undernitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (20mL), and extracted with EA (30 mL×3). The combined organic layer waswashed with NaHCO₃ (30 mL), then washed with brine (30 mL×3), dried withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo.The mixture was purified by pre-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 250*50mm*15 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 23%-53%, 20 min) to givethe title compound (600 mg, 31% yield) as a black solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.25 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.36-7.25 (m, 4H), 7.23 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 7.09 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 6.33 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 1.15 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 444.9 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Methyl(E)-3-[2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-4-(isopropylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl]prop-2-enoate

A mixture ofN2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-5-bromo-N4-isopropyl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine(2.20 g, 4.96 mmol), TEA (1.51 g, 14.8 mmol, 2.07 mL), and Pd(PPh₃)₄(1.15 g, 992 umol) in DMF (25 mL) was added methyl prop-2-enoate (3.11g, 36.1 mmol, 3.25 mL). The mixture was degassed and purged with N₂three times, and then the mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 16 hoursunder N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenchedwith H₂O (20 mL) at 25° C., then and extracted with EA (20 mL×3). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (20 mL×3), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ filtered and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=20/1 to 5/1)(Rf=0.5, PE:EA=2:1) to give the title compound (1.3 g, 58% yield) as ayellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.50 (s, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H),7.78 (d, J=15.6 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.08 (m, 9H), 6.31(d, J=15.2 Hz, 1H), 4.18 (s, 2H), 3.68 (s, 3H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 1.16-1.10(m, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 449.5 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—2-(4-Benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-8-isopropyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of methyl(E)-3-[2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-4-(isopropylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl]prop-2-enoate (110 mg, 245 umol) in DMF (2 mL) was addedt-BuOK (82.5 mg, 735 umol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 30min. Then the mixture was heated to 120° C. and stirred for 1 hr. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by prep-TLC (SiO₂, PE:EA=1:1) (Rf=0.5, PE:EA=1:1) to give thetitle compound (50 mg, 48% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 9.27 (s, 1H), 8.64 (s, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.16(m, 8H), 6.25 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.61-5.42 (m, 1H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 2.17(s, 3H), 1.34 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 867.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step4—4-[(6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride

To a solution of2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-8-isopropyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(100 mg, 240 umol) in ACN (1 mL), AcOH (0.1 mL), H₂O (0.01 mL) was addedNCS (128 mg, 960 umol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs inthe dark. On completion, the mixture was quenched with H₂O (5 mL), andextracted with DCM (10 mL×3). The combined organic layer was washed withbrine (10 mL×3), dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and the filtratewas concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by prep-TLC (SiO₂,PE:EA=1:1) (Rf=0.56, PE:EA=1:1) to give the title compound (35 mg, 34%yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 426.8 (M+H)⁺.

3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-5-(4-oxo-1-piperidyl) benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (Intermediate DH)

Step1—3-[5-(1,4-Dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.5]decan-8-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of 1,4-dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.5]decane (635 mg, 4.44 mmol, CAS#177-11-7) in toluene (10 mL) was added LiHMDS (1 M, 17.7 mL), then themixture was stirred at 110° C. for 30 minutes. Next,3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (1 g,2.96 mmol, Intermediate DA), RuPhos Pd G3 (494 mg, 591 umol), and RuPhos(275 mg, 591 umol) was added and the mixture was stirred at 110° C. for1.5 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified byreverse phase (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (500 mg,42% yield) as gray solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.05 (s, 1H),6.96-6.82 (m, 2H), 6.65 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (s, 4H), 3.23-3.14 (m,5H), 2.95-2.83 (m, 2H), 2.73-2.58 (m, 3H), 2.07 (s, 1H), 2.03-1.94 (m,1H), 1.78-1.70 (m, 4H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 401.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-5-(4-oxo-1-piperidyl) benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

A mixture of3-[5-(1,4-dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.5]decan-8-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(100 mg, 249 umol) in HCOOH (12.0 mg) was stirred at 80° C. for 12 hrs.On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to givethe title compound (80 mg, 80% yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z537.1 (M+H)⁺.

4-[(6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-N-(3-piperazin-1-ylpropyl)benzenesulfonamide(Intermediate DI)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[3-[[4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonylamino]propyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl 4-(3-aminopropyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(68.3 mg, 280 umol, CAS #373608-48-1) in DMF (1 mL) was added DIEA (90.7mg, 702 umol), then4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (100 mg, 234 umol, Intermediate DG) was added. The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 10 mins. On completion, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (100 mg, 67% yield) asa gray oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.65 (s, 1H), 8.81-8.63 (m, 1H),8.25-8.08 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.71 (m, 3H), 7.69-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.53-7.37 (m,2H), 2.37-2.33 (m, 3H), 2.07 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 1.77-1.64 (m, 2H), 1.39(d, J=1.6 Hz, 9H), 1.27 (s, 6H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 633.9 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—4-[(6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-N-(3-piperazin-1-ylpropyl)benzenesulfonamide

To a solution of tert-butyl 4-[3-[[4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonylamino]propyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(50 mg, 78.8 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added TFA (770 mg), then themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hour. On completion, the reactionmixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (50 mg, 97%yield) as a light yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 534.1 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl 4-but-3-enylpiperazine-1-carboxylate (Intermediate DJ)

To a solution of 4-bromobut-1-ene (2.83 g, 20.9 mmol, CAS #5162-44-7)and tert-butylpiperazine-1-carboxylate hydrochloride (3.00 g, 13.4 mmol,CAS #57260-71-6) in THF (100 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (6.69 g, 48.4 mmol) andTBAI (300 mg, 812 umol). Then the mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 15hrs. On completion, the mixture was filtered, diluted with water (100mL) and extracted with EA (30 mL×3). The combined organic layer wasdried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to givethe residue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,PE:EA=15:1 to 1:1) to give the title compound (1.50 g, 46% yield) asyellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 5.86-5.76 (m, 1H), 5.09-5.00 (m,2H), 3.48-3.40 (m, 4H), 2.45-2.39 (m, 6H), 2.28-2.23 (m, 2H), 1.47 (s,9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 241.1 (M+H)⁺.

4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)piperidine (Intermediate DL)

Step 1—Benzyl 4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate

A solution of benzyl 4-formylpiperidine-1-carboxylate (20.0 g, 80.9mmol, CAS #138163-08-3), PTSA (1.4 g, 8.09 umol) and ethylene glycol(5.52 g, 88.9 mmol, CAS #107-21-1) in toluene (200 mL) was refluxed at130° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentratedin vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 0/1) to give the title compound(15.0 g, 63% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.43-7.28 (m, 5H), 5.13(s, 2H), 4.65 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 4.24 (s, 2H), 3.99-3.82 (m, 4H), 2.77(s, 2H), 1.85-1.64 (m, 3H), 1.42-1.26 (m, 2H).

Step 2—4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)piperidine

To a solution of benzyl 4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (5g, 20 mmol) in MeOH (100 mL) was added Pd/C (1.5 g, 1.4 mmol, 10 wt %)under N₂. The suspension was degassed in vacuo and purged with H₂several times. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 4 hours under H₂(15 PSI). On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (2.3 g, 85% yield) asyellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.62 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H),3.98-3.81 (m, 4H), 3.11 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 2.60 (m, 2H), 1.98 (s, 1H),1.73 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 2H), 1.69-1.62 (m, 1H), 1.38-1.24 (m, 2H).

1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]piperidine-4-carbaldehyde(Intermediate DM)

Step1—3-[5-[4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of 4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)piperidine (500 mg, 3.18 mmol,Intermediate DL) and3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (1.08g, 3.18 mmol, Intermediate DA) in toluene (15 mL) was added RuPhos (148mg, 318 umol), RuPhos Pd G₃ (266 mg, 318 umol) and LiHMDS (1 M, 19.0mL). On completion, the reaction mixture was acidified to pH=7 by HCOOHand concentrated in vacuo. The residue was triturated with PE/EA (3/1),filtered and the filter cake was triturated with water. The solid wasfiltered and dried in vacuo to give the title compound (1.1 g, 83%yield) as gray solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.05 (s, 1H), 6.92(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.63 (dd, J=2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H),5.28 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.61 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.93-3.75 (m,4H), 3.62 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 3.37-3.30 (m, 3H), 2.95-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.67(dd, J=4.4, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 2.63-2.55 (m, 3H), 2.02-1.93 (m, 1H),1.78-1.72 (m, 2H), 1.65-1.56 (m, 1H), 1.50-1.39 (m, 2H).

Step2—1-[1-(2,6-Dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]piperidine-4-carbaldehyde

A solution of3-[5-[4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(100 mg, 241 umol) in HCOOH (3 mL) was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hrs. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (89 mg, 99% yield) as a brown oil. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 371.0(M+H)⁺.

8-isopropyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (IntermediateDN)

Step 1—5-Bromo-N-isopropyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-4-amine

To a solution of 5-bromo-2-chloro-N-isopropyl-pyrimidin-4-amine (10.0 g,39.9 mmol, Intermediate DF) in DMF (110 mL) was added NaSMe (7.12 g, 101mmol, 6.47 mL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs under N₂.On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (100 mL) at25° C., and then extracted with EA (100 mL×3). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (100 mL×2), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (9.50 g,90% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.12 (s, 1H),7.95 (s, 1H), 4.32-4.25 (m, 1H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s,3H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 263.8 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Methyl(E)-3-[4-(isopropylamino)-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-5-yl]prop-2-enoate

A mixture of 5-bromo-N-isopropyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-4-amine(9.50 g, 36.2 mmol), methyl prop-2-enoate (22.3 g, 259 mmol, 23.3 mL,CAS #96-33-3), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (4.19 g, 3.62 mmol), and TEA (11.0 g, 108 mmol,15.0 mL) in DMF (100 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times.Then the mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 32 hrs under N₂ atmosphere.On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (100 mL) at25° C., and then extracted with EA (100 mL×3). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (100 mL×2), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=10/1 to 3/1) (Rf=0.40, PE:EA=1:1) to give the title compound(5.80 g, 59% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.43-8.30 (m, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=15.6 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),6.55-6.43 (m, 1H), 4.35 (d, J=6.8, 13.4 Hz, 1H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s,3H), 1.19 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 268.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—8-Isopropyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

A mixture of methyl(E)-3-[4-(isopropylamino)-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-5-yl]prop-2-enoate(5.73 g, 21.4 mmol), DBU (16.3 g, 107 mmol, 16.1 mL) in NMP (50.0 mL)was degassed and purged with N₂ three times. Then the mixture wasstirred at 120° C. for 1 hr under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, themixture was diluted with H₂O (300 mL), and extracted with DCM (3×100mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (3×100 mL), thendried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and the filtrate was concentratedin vacuo. The mixture was purified by reversed phase (0.1% FA) to givethe title compound (4.20 g, 83% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.84 (s, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.56 (d, J=9.6 Hz,1H), 5.75-5.56 (m, 1H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 1.53 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H). LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 236.1 (M+H)⁺.

4-[[6-(Difluoromethyl)-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (Intermediate DO)

Step1—6-[Chloro(difluoro)methyl]-8-isopropyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To an 15 mL vial equipped with a stir bar was added 4-phenylpyridineN-Oxide (3.64 g, 21.0 mmol),8-isopropyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (2.00 g, 8.50mmol, Intermediate DN), and Ru(bpy)₃Cl₂.6H₂O (63.6 mg, 85.0 umol) in dryACN (20 mL), then (2-chloro-2,2-difluoro-acetyl)2-chloro-2,2-difluoro-acetate (5.16 g, 21.0 mmol, CAS #2834-28-3) wasadded. The vial was sealed and placed under nitrogen was added. Thereaction was stirred and irradiated with a 34 W blue LED lamp (2 cmaway), with cooling water to keep the reaction temperature at 25° C. for16 hrs. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=20/1 to 10/1) (Rf=0.55, PE:EA=1:1) to give the titlecompound (1.37 g, 50% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 9.02 (s, 1H), 8.50 (s, 1H), 5.82-5.64 (m, 1H), 2.63 (s, 3H),1.57 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 319.6 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—6-(Difluoromethyl)-8-isopropyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

A mixture of6-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]-8-isopropyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(200 mg, 625 umol), Pd/C (10.0 mg, 6.25 umol, 10 wt %), Na₂CO₃ (99.0 mg,938 umol) in THF (2 mL) was degassed and purged with H₂ three times.Then the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hours under H₂ atmosphere.On completion, the mixture was filtered, and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography(SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=30/1 to 10/1) (Rf=0.70, PE:EA=3:1)to give the title compound (70.0 mg, 39% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 5.87-5.59 (m, 1H),3.36-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 1.56 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 286.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—6-(Difluoromethyl)-8-isopropyl-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of6-(difluoromethyl)-8-isopropyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(260 mg, 911 umol) in DCM (2 mL) was added m-CPBA (740 mg, 3.65 mmol,85% solution). The mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 3 hrs. Oncompletion, the mixture was quenched with NaHCO₃ (10 mL), then extractedwith EA (3×10 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(3×10 mL), dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography(SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=30/1 to 10/1) to give the titlecompound (100 mg, 34% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 317.9(M+H)⁺.

Step4—2-(4-Benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-6-(difluoromethyl)-8-isopropyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

A mixture of6-(difluoromethyl)-8-isopropyl-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(70.0 mg, 220 umol), 4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline (151 mg, 661umol, Intermediate DE), TFA (251 mg, 2.21 mmol, 163 uL) in IPA (2 mL),and then the mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 5 hrs. On completion, themixture was concentrated in vacuo. The mixture was purified by reversedphase (0.1% FA) to give the title compound (27.0 mg, 26% yield) as abrown oily liquid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.56 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s,1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 7.37-7.17 (m, 8H), 6.88 (t, J=56.0 Hz, 1H), 5.59-5.37(m, 1H), 4.23 (s, 2H), 2.17 (s, 3H), 1.34 (s, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z467.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step5—4-[[6-(Difluoromethyl)-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride

To a solution of2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-6-(difluoromethyl)-8-isopropyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (22.0 mg, 47.1 umol) in ACN (1 mL), AcOH (0.1 mL), andH₂O (0.01 mL) was added NCS (16.0 mg, 126 umol). The mixture was stirredat 25° C. for 1 hr in the dark. On completion, the mixture was dilutedwith H₂O (10 mL), and extracted with EA (3×10 mL). The combined organiclayer was washed with brine (3×10 mL), dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (20.0 mg, 95% yield) as a brown oily liquid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z442.9 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-[2-(4-formylcyclohexoxy)ethyl]carbamate (Intermediate DP)

Step 1—Ethyl2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]acetate

To a solution of 4-[[tert-butyl (diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexanol(8.60 g, 23.3 mmol, Intermediate CT) and Rh₂(OAc)₄ (1.03 g, 2.33 mmol)in DCM (40 mL) was added a solution of ethyl 2-diazoacetate (10.6 g,93.3 mmol) in DCM (40 mL). The mixture was degassed and purged with N₂three times and the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 hrs under N₂atmosphere. On completion, the mixture was diluted with DCM (80 mL), theorganic layer was washed with H₂O (2×80 mL), brine (2×80 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The mixture waspurified by silica gel column (PE:EA=10:1) to give the title compound(10.0 g, 94% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.72-7.61(m, 4H), 7.48-7.32 (m, 6H), 4.28-4.25 (m, 2H), 4.12 (s, 2H), 3.46 (d,J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.32-3.22 (m, 1H), 2.15-2.04 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.81 (m, 2H),1.54-1.45 (m, 1H), 1.32-1.28 (m, 5H), 1.09-0.99 (m, 2H), 1.05 (s, 9H).

Step 2—2-[4-[[Tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethanol

To a solution of LAH (626 mg, 16.5 mmol) in THF (25 mL) was added asolution of ethyl2-[4-[[tertbutyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]acetate (5.00 g,11.0 mmol) in THF (25 mL) dropwise at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at0° C. for 0.5 hr. On completion, the mixture was quenched with H₂O (0.62mL), then a solution of 15% NaOH (0.62 mL) was added dropwise. Themixture was dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and the filteredliquor was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (3.15 g, 69%yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.76-7.61 (m, 4H),7.49-7.33 (m, 6H), 3.81-3.66 (m, 3H), 3.63-3.57 (m, 2H), 3.50-3.45 (m,2H), 3.28-3.18 (m, 1H), 2.15-2.04 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.61-1.46(m, 1H), 1.28-1.20 (m, 2H), 1.10-0.96 (m, 2H), 1.05 (s, 9H).

Step 3—2-[4-[[Tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate

To a solution of2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethanol (3.15 g,7.63 mmol) in DCM (40 mL) was added TEA (1.13 g, 11.1 mmol), DMAP (170mg, 1.39 mmol) and TosCl (1.59 g, 8.35 mmol). The mixture was stirred at25° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo.The mixture was purified by silica gel column (PE:EA=10:1) to give thetitle compound (2.86 g, 90% yield) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.88-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.68-7.60 (m, 4H), 7.44-7.31 (m, 8H),4.19-4.12 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.62 (m, 2H), 3.45 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.19-3.06(m, 1H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.00-1.90 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.52-1.42(m, 1H), 1.20-1.10 (m, 2H), 1.05 (s, 9H), 1.01-0.92 (m, 2H).

Step4—2-[2-[4-[[Tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]isoindoline-1,3-dione

To a solution of2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (2.86 g, 5.05 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) was added(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl) potassium (1.40 g, 7.57 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 50° C. for 5 hrs. On completion, the mixture was dilutedwith H₂O (150 mL), and extracted with EA (3×50 mL). The organic layerswere washed with brine (3×40 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (2.7 g, 98% yield)as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.89-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.74-7.69(m, 2H), 7.68-7.61 (m, 4H), 7.45-7.34 (m, 6H), 3.95-3.82 (m, 2H),3.77-3.68 (m, 2H), 3.44 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 3.28-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.94(m, 2H), 1.87-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.54-1.40 (m, 1H), 1.22-1.12 (m, 2H), 1.04(s, 9H), 1.02-0.90 (m, 2H).

Step 5—2-[4-[[Tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethanamine

To a solution of2-[2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]isoindoline-1,3-dione (2.7 g, 4.98 mmol) in EtOH (20 mL) was addedNH₂NH₂.H₂O (3.19 g, 54.1 mmol, 3.10 mL, 85% solution). The mixture wasstirred at 50° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the mixture was filtered andthe filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with DCM(30 mL), and filtered, the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to givethe title compound (2.02 g, 98% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.70-7.63 (m, 4H), 7.47-7.35 (m, 6H), 3.54 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 2H),3.47 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.25-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.90 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H),2.33-2.19 (m, 2H), 2.13-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.56-1.45 (m,1H), 1.28-1.20 (m, 2H), 1.06 (s, 9H), 1.04-0.94 (m, 2H).

Step 6—Tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethanamine (2 g,5 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) was added TEA (983 mg, 9.72 mmol, 1.35 mL) and(Boc)₂O (1.27 g, 5.83 mmol, 1.34 mL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C.for 3 hrs. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. Themixture was purified by silica gel column (PE:EA=10:1) to give the titlecompound (1.88 g, 75% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.77-7.58 (m, 4H), 7.53-7.32 (m, 6H), 5.00-4.79 (m, 1H), 3.53 (t, J=5.2Hz, 2H), 3.47 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.33-3.25 (m, 2H), 3.22-3.12 (m, 1H),2.10-1.99 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.54-1.46 (m, 1H), 1.49 (s, 9H),1.27-1.15 (m, 2H), 1.06 (s, 9H), 1.05-0.93 (m, 2H).

Step 7—Tert-butyl N-[2-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate(1.78 g, 3.48 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added TBAF (1.00 M, 5.22 mL). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo, then the mixture was purified by silica gelcolumn (PE:EA=1:1) to give the title compound (950 mg, 99% yield) asyellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 5.00-4.75 (m, 1H), 3.53 (t, J=5.2Hz, 2H), 3.47 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.34-3.26 (m, 2H), 3.25-3.13 (m, 1H),2.13-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.56-1.50 (m, 1H), 1.46 (s, 9H),1.30-1.16 (m, 3H), 1.05-0.91 (m, 2H).

Step 8—Tert-butyl N-[2-(4-formylcyclohexoxy)ethyl]carbamate

To a solution tert-butylN-[2-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate (800 mg, 2.93 mmol)in DCM (20 mL) was added DMP (1.49 g, 3.51 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr. On completion, the mixture was dilutedwith DCM (100 mL) and quenched with saturated Na₂S₂O₃ (50 mL) and washedwith saturated NaHCO₃ (3×50 mL). The organic layer was dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (790 mg, 99% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ9.65 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 5.05-4.67 (m, 1H), 3.57-3.49 (m, 2H), 3.37-3.17(m, 3H), 2.17-1.99 (m, 4H), 1.46 (s, 10H), 1.41-1.23 (m, 4H)

3-[5-[1-[[4-(2-Aminoethoxy)cyclohexyl]methyl]-4-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate DQ)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-1-piperidyl]methyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of3-[3-methyl-2-oxo-5-(4-piperidyl)benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(756 mg, 1.66 mmol, TFA, Intermediate DB), tert-butylN-[2-(4-formylcyclohexoxy)ethyl]carbamate (500 mg, 1.84 mmol,Intermediate DP) in DMF (4 mL) and THF (16 mL) was added TEA (372 mg,3.69 mmol). The mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 0.5 hour. Then HOAc(331 mg, 5.53 mmol, 316 uL) was added, and the mixture was stirred at−10° C. for 0.5 hr. Then NaBH(OAc)₃ (781 mg, 3.69 mmol) was added andthe mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixturewas quenched with H₂O (0.5 mL) and concentrated in vacuo. The mixturewas purified by reverse phase: (0.1% FA) to give the title compound (630mg, 57% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.08 (s,1H), 7.07 (s, 1H), 7.03 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),6.79-6.67 (m, 1H), 5.37-3.29 (m, 1H), 3.33 (s, 3H), 3.27-3.12 (m, 7H),3.05-3.02 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.82 (m, 2H), 2.74-2.66 (m, 2H), 2.64-2.55 (m,2H), 2.06-1.94 (m, 3H), 1.90-1.70 (m, 6H), 1.67-1.53 (m, 1H), 1.37 (s,9H), 1.18-1.07 (m, 2H), 1.03-0.86 (m, 2H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 598.3(M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-[1-[[4-(2-Aminoethoxy)cyclohexyl]methyl]-4-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-1-piperidyl]methyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate(530 mg, 886 umol) in DCM (8 mL) was added TFA (2.04 g, 17.9 mmol, 1.32mL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr. On completion, themixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (530 mg,97% yield, TFA) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 498.2 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-[4-(4-piperidyl)butyl]carbamate (Intermediate DR)

Step 1—Tert-butyl N-[4-(4-pyridyl)butyl]carbamate

A mixture of tert-butyl N-(4-bromobutyl)carbamate (50.4 mg, 0.2 mmol,41.0 uL, CAS #164365-88-2), and 4-bromopyridine (24.3 mg, 153 umol, CAS#1120-87-2) in ACN (1 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times.Then the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 hrs under N₂ atmosphere.On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated invacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex luna C18 250*50 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B%: 35%-50%, 30 min) to give the title compound (400 mg, 26% yield) as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.49 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 2H), 7.12 (d,J=4.0 Hz, 2H), 4.53 (s, 1H), 3.15 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.64 (t, J=7.6 Hz,2H), 1.72-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.57-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.44 (s, 9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 251.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl N-[4-(4-piperidyl)butyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[4-(4-pyridyl)butyl]carbamate (400 mg,1.60 mmol) in EtOH (5 mL) was added PtO₂ (362 mg, 1.60 mmol) and HOAc(95.9 mg, 1.60 mmol, 92.0 uL) under N₂. The suspension was degassedunder vacuum and purged with H₂ several times. The mixture was stirredunder H₂ (15 psi) at 25° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the reactionmixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (500 mg, 98% yield, HOAc salt) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 4.56 (s, 1H), 3.38 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 3.11 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H),2.82 (t, J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 1.83 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 1.44 (s, 15H), 1.32(s, 4H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 257.3 (M+H)⁺.

1-(4-Bromophenyl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate DS)

To a solution of3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (2 g, 9 mmol,CAS #589-87-8) and 1-bromo-4-iodo-benzene (2.68 g, 9.49 mmol, CAS#504-07-4) in DMF (30 mL) was added DBU (2.89 g, 18.9 mmol) and CuI(1.81 g, 9.49 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 140° C. for 16 hrs. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered and extracted with ethylacetate (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(20 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtratewas concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=10/1 to 5/1) to givethe title compound (2.5 g, 68% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 390.7 (M+H)⁺.

1-[4-[4-(4-Aminobutyl)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate DT)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[4-[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]butyl]carbamate

A mixture of tert-butyl N-[4-(4-piperidyl)butyl]carbamate (280 mg, 1.09mmol, Intermediate DR),1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(100 mg, 256 umol, Intermediate DS), Cs₂CO₃ (502 mg, 1.54 mmol), and1,3-bis[2,6-bis(1-ethylpropyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium (22.1 mg, 25.6 umol) in dioxane (1mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times. Then the mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 12 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give aresidue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex LunaC18 200*40 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 38%-68%, 10min) to give the title compound (200 mg, 66% yield) as a white solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.46-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.16-7.05 (m, 2H), 6.92 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.86-6.79 (m, 2H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.54 (s, 1H), 3.78 (s,3H), 3.71 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.64 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 3.17-3.07 (m, 2H),2.84 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.68 (t, J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 1.77 (d, J=10.4 Hz,2H), 1.53-1.47 (m, 2H), 1.45 (s, 9H), 1.40-1.26 (m, 7H). LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 565.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—1-[4-[4-(4-Aminobutyl)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

A mixture of tert-butylN-[4-[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]butyl]carbamate(100 mg, 177 umol) and TfOH (26.5 mg, 177 umol, 15.6 uL) in TFA (1.2 mL)was degassed and purged with N₂ three times. Then the mixture wasstirred at 70° C. for 1 hr under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, themixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (61 mg, 76% yield, TFA salt) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z345.0 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-[5-(4-piperidyl)pentyl]carbamate (Intermediate DU)

Step 1—Tert-butyl N-[5-(4-pyridyl)pentyl]carbamate

To a vial equipped with a stir bar was added 4-bromopyridine (1.00 g,6.33 mmol, CAS #1120-87-2), tert-butyl N-(5-bromopentyl)carbamate (2.19g, 8.23 mmol, CAS #83948-54-3), Ir[dF(CF₃)ppy]₂ (dtbpy)(PF₆) (71.0 mg,63.2 umol), NiCl₂.dtbbpy (37.7 mg, 94.9 umol), TTMSS (1.57 g, 6.33mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (1.34 g, 12.6 mmol) in DME (10 mL). The vial wassealed and placed under nitrogen was added. The reaction was stirred andirradiated with a 10 W blue LED lamp (3 cm away), with cooling water tokeep the reaction temperature at 25° C. for 14 hours. On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give aresidue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: UniSil 10-120C18 50×250 mm; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 1%-30%, 22 min) togive the title compound (800 mg, 48% yield) as colorless solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.46 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 2H) 7.08 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 2H) 4.63(s, 1H) 3.11-3.06 (m, 2H) 2.58 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H) 1.67-1.59 (m, 2H)1.51-1.46 (m, 2H) 1.42 (s, 9H) 1.37-1.30 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 264.9(M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl N-[5-(4-piperidyl)pentyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[5-(4-pyridyl)pentyl]carbamate (800 mg, 3mmol) in EtOH (8 mL) was added PtO₂ (687 mg, 3.03 mmol) and AcOH (363mg, 6.05 mmol) under N₂. The suspension was degassed under vacuum andpurged with H₂ several times. The mixture was stirred under H₂ (15 psi)at 25° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was filteredand concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (775 mg, 95% yield)as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.61 (s, 1H) 3.35 (d, J=12.4Hz, 2H) 3.10-2.99 (m, 2H) 2.80 (t, J=11.2 Hz, 2H) 1.79 (d, J=11.6 Hz,2H) 1.41 (s, 15H) 1.26 (s, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 271.2 (M+H)⁺.

1-[4-[4-(5-Aminopentyl)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate DV)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[5-[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]pentyl]carbamate

A mixture of tert-butyl N-[5-(4-piperidyl)pentyl]carbamate (34.7 mg, 128umol, Intermediate DU),1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(50.0 mg, 128 umol, Intermediate DS), Cs₂CO₃ (418 mg, 1.28 mmol),1,3-bis[2,6-bis(1-propylbutyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide;3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium(12.5 mg, 12.8 umol) and 4A molecular sieves (2.00 mg, 128 umol) indioxane (1 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times. Then themixture was stirred at 100° C. for 16 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuoto give a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %:43%-73%, 10 min) to give the title compound (50.0 mg, 67% yield) asyellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.05-8.04 (m, 1H) 7.43 (d, J=8.4Hz, 2H) 7.12 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H) 6.93 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H) 6.86-6.78 (m, 2H)4.95 (s, 2H) 3.78 (s, 3H) 3.72 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H) 3.64 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 2H)3.16-3.06 (m, 2H) 2.85 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H) 2.68 (t, J=11.6 Hz, 2H) 1.77(d, J=10.4 Hz, 2H) 1.53-1.48 (m, 2H) 1.45 (s, 9H) 1.38-1.24 (m, 9H).LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 579.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—1-[4-[4-(5-Aminopentyl)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[5-[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]pentyl]carbamate (50.0 mg, 86.3 umol) in TfOH (0.1mL) was added TFA (924 mg, 8.10 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 70° C.for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (30.0 mg, 97% yield) asyellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 359.1 (M+H)⁺.

N-isopropylacetamidine (Intermediate DW)

To a solution of ethyl ethanimidate hydrochloride (10.0 g, 80.9 mmol,CAS #2208-07-3) in IPA (60 mL) was added TEA (8.19 g, 80.9 mmol) andpropan-2-amine (4.78 g, 80.9 mmol, CAS #4432-77-3). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hour. On completion, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (5.5 g, 67% yield) as acolorless oil.

3-Chloro-4,4-diethoxy-butan-2-one (Intermediate DX)

To a stirred solution of diethoxymethoxyethane (16.0 g, 108 mmol, CAS#122-51-0) in DCM (150 mL) was added diethyloxonio(trifluoro)boranuide(32.6 g, 108 mmol, 47% solution) at −30° C. under N₂ atmosphere. Thereaction mixture was allowed to stir at 25° C. for 1 hr. Then1-chloropropan-2-one (5.00 g, 54.0 mmol, CAS #78-95-5) was added rapidlyat −78° C. followed by DIPEA (20.9 g, 162 mmol). Then the reactionmixture was allowed to stir at −78° C. for 1 hr. The reaction mass wasadded saturated NaHCO₃ (100 mL) and stirred for 15 mins and the layerwas separated. The aqueous phase was extracted with DCM (2×100 mL). Thecombined organic layer was washed with H₂SO₄:H₂O (1:10) ratio followedby water (2×100 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (10.0g, 47% yield) as a red oil.

[4-(3-Isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (Intermediate DY)

Step 1—1-(3-Isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)ethanone

A mixture of 3-chloro-4,4-diethoxy-butan-2-one (10.0 g, 51.3 mmol,Intermediate DX), N-isopropylacetamidine (5.15 g, 51.3 mmol,Intermediate DW), K₂CO₃ (21.3 g, 154 mmol) and 18-CROWN-6 (678 mg, 2.57mmol) in ACN (100 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times. Thenthe mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. Thereaction mixture was partitioned between H₂O (100 mL) and EA (2×100 mL).The organic phase was separated, washed with brine (100 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue.The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, DCM/IPA=100/1to 10/1) to give the title compound (5.00 g, 58% yield) as a red oil. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.72 (s, 1H), 5.43-5.22 (m, 1H), 2.54 (s, 3H),2.46 (s, 3H), 1.52 (s, 3H), 1.50 (s, 3H). LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 167.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—(E)-3-(Dimethylamino)-1-(3-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-en-1-one

To a solution of 1-(3-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)ethanone (5.00 g,30.0 mmol) in DMF (30 mL) was added DMF-DMA (3.94 g, 33.0 mmol, CAS#4637-24-5). The mixture was stirred at 130° C. for 16 hrs. The reactionmixture was concentrated in vacuo to remove solvent. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, DCM/IPA=100/1 to 10/1) to givethe title compound (3.00 g, 45% yield) as a red solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.66 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (s, 1H), 5.49 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H),5.47-5.40 (m, 1H), 3.14-2.87 (m, 6H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 1.56 (s, 3H), 1.54(s, 3H). LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 222.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—4-(3-Isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)pyrimidin-2-ol

To a solution of(E)-3-(dimethylamino)-1-(3-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-en-1-one(2.00 g, 9.04 mmol), CH₃ONa (1.95 g, 36.1 mmol) and urea (1.36 g, 22.5mmol, CAS #506-89-8) in 1-butanol (20 mL) was stirred at 140° C. for 16hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo toremove the solvent. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex C18 250*50 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (ammonia hydroxidev/v)-ACN]; B %: 0%-20%, 8 min) to give the title compound (1.10 g, 55%yield) as a white solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 219.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step 4—[4-(3-Isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl]trifluoromethanesulfonate

To a solution of 4-(3-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)pyrimidin-2-ol(550 mg, 2.52 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) was added TEA (509 mg, 5.04 mmol) andTf₂O (746 mg, 2.65 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was partitioned between H₂O (50 mL) andDCM (50 mL). The organic phase was separated, washed with brine (50 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to givea residue to give the title compound (780 mg, 88% yield) as a red solid.LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 350.9 (M+H)⁺.

4-[[4-(3-Isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (Intermediate DZ)

Step1—N-(4-Benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-4-(3-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)pyrimidin-2-amine

A mixture of[4-(3-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl]trifluoromethanesulfonate(780 mg, 2.23 mmol, Intermediate DY), 4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline(459 mg, 2.00 mmol, Intermediate DE), Pd(OAc)₂ (49.9 mg, 222 umol),BINAP (138 mg, 222 umol) and Cs₂CO₃ (2.18 g, 6.68 mmol) in toluene (10mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times. Then the mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 16 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. The reaction mixturewas filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residuewas purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Luna C18 200*40 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 25%-55%, 10 min) to give the titlecompound (270 mg, 28% yield) as a yellow solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 430.4(M+H)⁺.

Step2—4-[[4-(3-Isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride

To a solution ofN-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-4-(3-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)pyrimidin-2-amine (30.0 mg, 69.8 umol) in a mixture solution of ACN (1mL), AcOH (0.1 mL) and H₂O (0.02 mL) was added NCS (23.3 mg, 174 umol).The mixture was stirred under dark at 25° C. for 1 hrs. The mixture wasdiluted with water (15 mL), and extracted with EA (3×10 mL). Thecombined organic layer was washed with brine (30 mL), dried withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (28.0 mg, 98% yield) as a yellow solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 405.7(M+H)⁺.

N-(4-Benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-4-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-amine(Intermediate EA)

To a solution of 2,4-dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine (500 mg,2.30 mmol, CAS #3932-97-6) in mixture solvent of DCE (6 mL) and t-BuOH(6 mL) was added ZnCl₂ (1 M, 2.77 mL) at 0° C. After 1 hour, a solutionof 4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline (528 mg, 2.30 mmol, IntermediateDE) and TEA (256 mg, 2.5 mmol) in mixture solvent of DCE (3 mL) andt-BuOH (3 mL) was added dropwise into the above solution. The mixturewas then stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the mixture wasdiluted with H₂O (20 mL) and extracted with EA (20 mL×3). The combinedorganic layers were washed with saturated NaCl (10 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue.The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, PE:EA=50:1 to20:1) to give the title compound (600 mg, 63% yield) as a yellow solid.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.04 (s, 1H), 8.66-8.60 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.35(m, 2H), 7.31-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.21 (m, 3H), 7.20-7.16 (m, 1H), 4.24(s, 2H), 2.15 (s, 3H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 410.0 (M+H)⁺.

(1S,3R)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate ED)

Step 1—Benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3S)-3-(((4-nitrophenoxy)carbonyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate

To a mixture of benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate(1.00 g, 2.80 mmol, CAS #2460255-81-4) and 4-nitrophenylcarbonochloridate (845 mg, 4.20 mmol, CAS #7693-46-1) in DCM (10 mL) wasadded DMAP (34.1 mg, 279 umol) and pyridine (663 mg, 8.39 mmol) at 20°C. under N₂ atmosphere. Then the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 10 hunder nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture waspoured into ice water (20 mL) and extracted with DCM (30 mL×2). Thecombined organic phase is washed with brine (20 mL×2), then dried overNa₂SO₄. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated togive a residue. The residue was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel (eluted with petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=10:1 to 3:1) togive the title compound (1.4 g, 96% yield) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.28 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.48-7.31 (m, 6H), 6.31-6.05 (m,2H), 5.30-5.23 (m, 1H), 5.21 (s, 2H), 3.23-3.09 (m, 1H), 2.62 (ddd,J=7.2, 8.0, 14.8 Hz, 1H), 2.18-2.08 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.95 (m, 3H),1.94-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.59 (s, 10H).

Step 2—Benzyl(1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1R,3S)-3-((isopropylcarbamoyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamate

To a solution of[(1S,3R)-3-[5-(benzyloxycarbonylamino)-1-tert-butyl-pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl](4-nitrophenyl) carbonate (600 mg, 1.15 mmol) and propan-2-amine (135mg, 2.30 mmol) in THF (6 mL) was added DIEA (742 mg, 5.74 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 4 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was poured into ice water (6 mL) and extracted with DCM (6mL×2). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (6 mL×2), anddried over Na₂SO₄. Then the mixture was filtered and filtrate wasconcentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel (eluted with petroleum ether:ethylacetate=10:1 to 3:1) to give the title compound (350 mg, 69% yield) ascolorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 443.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—(1S,3R)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate

To a solution of benzylN-[2-tert-butyl-5-[(1R,3S)-3-(isopropylcarbamoyloxy)cyclopentyl]pyrazol-3-yl]carbamate(350 mg, 790 umol) in EtOH (20 mL) was added Pd/C (400 mg, 377 umol, 10wt %). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 h under H₂ atmosphere(15 psi). On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered and thefilter cake was washed with EtOH (10 mL). The mixture was filtered andthe filtrate and concentrated to give the title compound (260 mg) asyellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 309.2 (M+H)⁺.

4-((5-amino-1-(3-methylthiophene-2-carbonyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)amino)-N-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethyl)benzenesulfonamide(Intermediate EE)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)phenyl]sulfonylcarbamate

A solution of 4-aminobenzenesulfonamide (50 g, 290 mmol, 50 mL), (Boc)₂O(126 g, 580 mmol, 133 mL), DMAP (3.55 g, 29.0 mmol), and Et₃N (88.1 g,871 mmol, 121 mL) in THF (200 mL) was stirred at 20° C. for 8 h. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched by addition H₂O (300 mL)at 20° C., and extracted with EtOAc (200 mL×3). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (200 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residuewas purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Dichloromethane:Methanol=1/0 to 50/1) to give the title compound (20 g,19% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.99-7.88 (m, 2H),7.57-7.46 (m, 2H), 3.50 (s, 1H), 1.53 (s, 9H), 1.41-1.38 (m, 9H)

Step 2—Tert-butyl(4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)phenyl)sulfonyl(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)phenyl]sulfonylcarbamate (10 g, 26.8mmol), 2-prop-2-ynoxyethanol (3.49 g, 34.9 mmol, CAS #3973-18-0) andPPh₃ (9.16 g, 34.91 mmol) in toluene (150 mL) was added a solution ofDIAD (7.06 g, 34.9 mmol, 6.79 mL) in toluene (50 mL) dropwise slowly at0° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 20° C. for10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction was pouredinto ice water (200 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (150 mL×2). Thecombined organic phase is washed with brine (100 mL×2), and dried oversodium sulfate. Then the mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel (eluted with petroleum ether:ethylacetate=100:1 to 100:15) to give the title compound (17 g) as a yellowoil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 448.1 (M−H)⁻.

Step 3—Tert-butyl(4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)phenyl)sulfonyl(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)phenyl]sulfonyl-N-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethyl)carbamate(17 g, 37.4 mmol) in DCM (300 mL) was added TFA (52.3 g, 459 mmol) at20° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 20° C. for10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction wasconcentrated to give a residue. The crude product was purified byreversed-phase HPLC (0.1% NH3.H2O condition) to give the title compound(7 g, 74% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.63 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.68 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 6.40 (br s, 3H), 4.11-3.99 (m,2H), 3.56 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.19-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.43 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

Step 4—N-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethyl)-4-thiocyanatobenzenesulfonamide

To a solution of thiocarbonyl dichloride (3.16 g, 27.5 mmol) in DCM (70mL) was added a solution of4-amino-N-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethyl)benzenesulfonamide (7 g, 27.53 mmol) inDCM (70 mL) dropwise slowly at 0° C. Then the reaction was stirred at20° C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reactionwas poured into water (150 mL) and extracted with dichloromethane (100mL×2). The combined organic phase is washed with brine (3 mL×2), anddried over sodium sulfate. The mixture was then filtered and thefiltrate and concentrated to give the title compound (7 g, 86% yield) asbrown solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.86 (br d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.32(br d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 5.31-5.16 (m, 1H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 3.56 (brt, J=4.8Hz, 2H), 3.18 (br d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 2.49-2.41 (m, 1H).

Step5—3,5-Dimethyl-N-((4-(N-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethyl)sulfamoyl)phenyl)carbamothioyl)-1H-pyrazole-1-carboximidamide

To a solution of 3,5-dimethylpyrazole-1-carboxamidine;nitric acid (9.50g, 47.2 mmol, CAS #22906-75-8) in DMF (140 mL) was added KOH (2.65 g,47.24 mmol) and at 0° C. under nitrogen flow. To this, a solution of3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-1-carboximidamide (7 g, 23.62 mmol) in DMF (70mL) was added dropwise slowly at 0° C. Then the reaction was stirred at60° C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reactionwas poured into saturated ammonium chloride aqueous solution (300 mL)and extracted with ethyl acetate (200 mL×2). The combined organic phaseis washed with brine (200 mL×2), and dried over sodium sulfate. Then themixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to give aresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel(eluted with petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=100:1 to 100:7) to give thetitle compound (2.7 g, 26% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ=8.02 (s, 4H), 7.82 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 5.96 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 2H), 4.09(d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.57 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.17 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 2.44(t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H)

Step6—4-((5-Amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)amino)-N-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethyl)benzenesulfonamide

To a solution of3,5-dimethyl-N-((4-(N-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethyl)sulfamoyl)phenyl)carbamothioyl)-1H-pyrazole-1-carboximidamide(1 g, 2.30 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added hydrazine;hydrate (1.29 g,25.7 mmol) at 20° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirredat 55° C. for 3 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reactionwas concentrated to give a residue. The solid was reflux in a solvent ofEtOAc:PE=1:3 (50 mL) for 5 min. Then the mixture was filtered and thefilter cake was washed with EtOAc:PE=1:3 (30 mL) and dried in vacuo togive the title compound (320 mg, 41.34% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.29 (br s, 1H), 9.15-8.84 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.47 (m,4H), 5.98 (s, 2H), 5.60 (br s, 1H), 4.07 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.43-3.38(m, 2H), 2.90-2.79 (m, 2H), 1.74 (s, 1H).

Step7—4-((5-Amino-1-(3-methylthiophene-2-carbonyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)amino)-N-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethyl)benzenesulfonamide

To a solution of4-((5-amino-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)amino)-N-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethyl)benzenesulfonamide (280 mg, 832 umol) in pyridine (3 mL) and THF (3 mL)was added 3-methylthiophene-2-carbonyl chloride (267 mg, 1.66 mmol, CAS#61341-26-2) at 0° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirredat 20° C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, thereaction was poured into saturated ammonium chloride aqueous solution(10 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (15 mL×2). The combined organicphase is washed with brine (2×20 mL), and dried over sodium sulfate.Then the mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to givea residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC column: Phenomenex LunaC18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %:35%-65%, 10 min) to give the title compound (120 mg, 31% yield) as whitesolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.92 (s, 1H), 8.05 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H),7.91-7.78 (m, 4H), 7.77-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.48 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.44-3.40 (m, 2H), 2.89 (q, J=6.0Hz, 2H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 2.57-2.55 (m, 1H).

4-[(8-Cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (Intermediate EF)

To a solution of2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-8-cyclopentyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(1.00 g, 2.26 mmol, synthesized via Steps 1-2 of Intermediate CW) in ACN(10 mL), AcOH (1 mL), H₂O (0.5 mL) was added NCS (754 mg, 5.65 mmol) inthe dark. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr in the dark. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was diluted with H₂O (20 mL) andextracted with EA (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (2×60 mL), dried over with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified byprep-TLC (SiO₂, PE:EA=0:1, P1, Rf=0.45) to afford the title compound(900 mg, 95% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.81(s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.54-7.51(m, 1H), 7.47-7.44 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.29 (m, 1H), 6.43(d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 5.77-5.63 (m, 1H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 2.16 (d, J=4.8 Hz,2H), 1.72 (s, 3H), 1.49 (s, 1H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 419.0 (M+H)⁺.

3-[3-Methyl-4-[4-(methylamino)-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate EG)

Step 1—Methyl3-[4-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(methyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-2-nitro-benzoate

To a solution of methyl 3-fluoro-2-nitro-benzoate (10.0 g, 50.2 mmol,CAS #1214353-57-7), tert-butyl N-methyl-N-(4-piperidyl)carbamate (13.9g, 65.2 mmol, CAS #108612-54-0) in ACN (250 mL) was added DIEA (19.4 g,150 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 16 hrs. On completion,the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The mixture was triturated withH₂O (200 mL), filtered and the filtrate was dried in vacuo to give thetitle compound (19.6 g, 99% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 7.85 (dd, J=1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.66(m, 1H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 4.04-3.68 (m, 1H), 3.11-3.01 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.82(m, 2H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 1.79-1.55 (m, 4H), 1.41 (s, 9H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z416.1 (M+Na)⁺.

Step 2—Methyl2-amino-3-[4-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(methyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]benzoate

To a solution of methyl3-[4-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(methyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-2-nitro-benzoate(18.6 g, 47.2 mmol) in THF (190 mL) was added Pd/C (2.00 g, 10% wt). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs under H₂ (15 Psi). Oncompletion, the mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to givethe title compound (17.1 g, 99% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.61-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.01 (m, 1H), 6.52 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),6.25-6.04 (m, 2H), 4.20-3.88 (m, 1H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.15-2.99 (m, 2H),2.74 (s, 3H), 2.68-2.51 (m, 2H), 1.87-1.66 (m, 4H), 1.41 (s, 9H).

Step 3—Methyl3-[4-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(methyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-2-(methylamino)benzoate

To a solution of methyl2-amino-3-[4-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(methyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]benzoate(12.1 g, 33.3 mmol) in 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-ol (45.0 mL) wasadded methyltrifluoromethane sulfonate (8.21 g, 50.0 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was dilutedwith H₂O (300 mL) and extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The organic layerswere washed with brine (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (12.5 g, 99% yield)as yellow oil, ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.59 (dd, J=1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H),7.20-7.12 (m, 1H), 6.72 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.23-3.95 (m, 1H), 3.89 (s,3H), 3.35-3.23 (m, 2H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 2.82 (s, 3H), 2.70-2.59 (m, 2H),1.93-1.85 (m, 2H), 1.78-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.50 (s, 9H).

Step4—3-[4-[Tert-butoxycarbonyl(methyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-2-(methylamino)benzoicacid

To a solution of methyl 3-[4-[tert-butoxycarbonyl (methyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-2-(methylamino) benzoate (12.5 g, 33.1 mmol) in MeOH(120 mL) and H₂O (20 mL) was added LiOH.H₂O (4.17 g, 99.3 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 60° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo. The mixture was diluted with H₂O (150 mL), andextracted with EA (3×50 mL). The aqueous phase was acidified with 1N HClsolution until the pH=5. The mixture was then extracted with EA (3×80mL), the organic layers were washed with brine (3×80 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (11.0 g, 91% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.99-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.08 (m, 1H), 4.16-3.81 (m,1H), 3.15-3.08 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.88 (m, 3H), 2.88-2.79 (m, 5H), 2.00-1.85(m, 2H), 1.83-1.74 (m, 2H), 1.50 (s, 9H).

Step 5—Tert-butylN-methyl-N-[1-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-4-piperidyl]carbamate

To a solution of3-[4-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(methyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-2-(methylamino)benzoicacid (12.5 g, 34.3 mmol) and DIEA (13.3 g, 103 mmol) in t-BuOH (130 mL)was added DPPA (11.3 g, 41.2 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at90° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo.The mixture was diluted with H₂O (200 mL), and extracted with EA (3×80mL). The organic layers were washed with brine (3×50 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The mixture waspurified by reverse phase: (0.1% NH₃.H₂O) to give the title compound(5.4 g, 43% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.80(s, 1H), 6.95-6.87 (m, 1H), 6.87-6.80 (m, 1H), 6.76-6.70 (m, 1H),4.01-3.71 (m, 1H), 3.58 (s, 3H), 3.20-3.06 (m, 2H), 2.81-2.69 (m, 5H),1.96-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.56 (m, 2H), 1.42 (s, 9H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z361.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 6—Tert-butylN-[1-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-Nmethyl-carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-methyl-N-[1-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-4-piperidyl]carbamate (5.40 g, 14.9 mmol) in THF (60 mL) was added t-BuOK (3.03 g,26.9 mmol) at −10° C. The mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 0.5 hr.Then a solution of [1-[(4-methoxyphenyl) methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (10.2 g, 26.9 mmol, Intermediate G) in THF (50mL) was added to the above solution. The mixture was stirred at 25° C.for 16 hrs. On completion, the mixture was quenched with saturated NH₄Clsolution (80 mL) and concentrated in vacuo to remove THF. The mixturewas then extracted with EA (3×50 mL), and the organic layers were washedwith brine (2×50 mL) dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The mixture was purified by reverse phase (0.1%FA) to give the title compound (6.2 g, 69% yield) as yellow solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.25-7.18 (m, 2H), 6.97-6.90 (m, 2H), 6.90-6.80(m, 3H), 5.57-5.45 (m, 1H), 4.89-4.74 (m, 2H), 4.07-3.80 (m, 1H), 3.73(s, 3H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 3.20-3.12 (m, 2H), 3.10-2.98 (m, 1H), 2.88-2.77(m, 3H), 2.75 (s, 3H), 2.74-2.68 (m, 1H), 2.09-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.98-1.84(m, 2H), 1.71-1.60 (m, 2H), 1.43 (s, 9H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 592.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step7—3-[3-Methyl-4-[4-(methylamino)-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

A solution of tert-butylN-[1-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-N-methyl-carbamate(2.70 g, 4.56 mmol) in TFA (30 mL) and TfOH (3.8 mL) was stirred at 60°C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo.Then residue was adjusted to pH=3 with saturated NaHCO₃ solution. Themixture was purified by reverse phase (0.1% FA) to give the titlecompound (1.6 g, 94% yield) as blue solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.09 (s, 1H), 7.04-6.97 (m, 1H), 6.96-6.89 (m, 2H), 5.41-5.33 (m, 1H),3.64 (s, 3H), 3.23-3.17 (m, 2H), 3.15-2.98 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.85 (m, 1H),2.82-2.69 (m, 3H), 2.68-2.63 (m, 1H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.14-2.05 (m, 2H),2.04-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.66 (m, 2H).

Step 8—Tert-butylN-[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-N-methyl-carbamate

To a solution of3-[3-methyl-4-[4-(methylamino)-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(1.5 g, 4.04 mmol), TEA (817 mg, 8.08 mmol) in ACN (15.0 mL) was added(Boc)₂O (1.32 g, 6.06 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr.On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The mixture waspurified by silica gel column (PE:EA=1:1) to give the title compound(700 mg, 36% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.08(s, 1H), 7.01-6.91 (m, 2H), 6.90-6.83 (m, 1H), 5.45-5.27 (m, 1H),3.97-3.76 (m, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 3.20-3.10 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.83 (m, 1H),2.82-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.74 (s, 3H), 2.73-2.64 (m, 1H), 2.64-2.56 (m, 1H),2.04-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.58 (m, 2H), 1.41 (s, 9H),LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 472.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step9—3-[3-Methyl-4-[4-(methylamino)-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-N-methylcarbamate (500 mg, 1.06 mmol) in DCM (10.0 mL) wasadded HCl/dioxane (4.00 M, 6.00 mL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C.for 0.5 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo to givethe title compound (430 mg, 99% yield, HCl) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.10 (s, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.04-6.97 (m, 1H),6.97-6.89 (m, 2H), 5.44-5.30 (m, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 3.26-3.14 (m, 2H),3.14-3.02 (m, 1H), 2.98-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.81-2.72 (m, 2H), 2.70-2.60 (m,2H), 2.60-2.56 (m, 3H), 2.19-2.08 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.87-1.69(m, 2H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 372.2 (M+H)⁺

3-[3-Methyl-4-[4-[methyl(4-piperidylmethyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (Intermediate EH)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-[3-methyl-4-[4-(methylamino)-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (1.43 g, 3.51 mmol, HCl, Intermediate EG) and tert-butyl4-formylpiperidine-1-carboxylate (822 mg, 3.86 mmol, CAS #137076-22-3)in mixture solvent of THF (40 mL) and DMF (20 mL) was added KOAc (3.44g, 35.0 mmol) and NaBH(OAc)₃ (1.49 g, 7.01 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the mixture was quenchedwith H₂O (1 mL), diluted with H₂O (30 mL), and extracted with EA (3×50mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (3×20 mL), driedwith anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and the organic liquor was concentratedin vacuo. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: YMC Triart C18250*50 mm*7 um; mobile phase: [water(HCl)-ACN]; B %: 10%-40%, 20 min) togive the title compound (1.00 g, 50% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 10.51 (s, 1H), 8.92-8.82 (m, 1H), 6.94-6.88 (m, 2H),5.37 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 3.41-3.32 (m, 2H),3.26-3.22 (m, 2H), 2.98-2.88 (m, 4H), 2.76 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 3H), 2.68-2.66(m, 1H), 2.25-2.09 (m, 4H), 2.08-1.97 (m, 3H), 1.96-1.90 (m, 2H),1.83-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.67-1.61 (m, 2H), 1.51-1.43 (m, 2H), 1.42-1.36 (m,9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 569.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[3-Methyl-4-[4-[methyl(4-piperidylmethyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(100 mg, 175 umol) in DCM (2 mL) was added HCl/dioxane (4 M, 1.00 mL).The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixturewas concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (88 mg, 99% yield,HCl) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 469.1 (M+H)⁺.

2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (Intermediate EI)

To a solution of 2-prop-2-ynoxyethanol (5 g, 49.9 mmol, CAS #3973-18-0),4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (11.4 g, 59.9 mmol) in DCM (60 mL) wasadded TEA (15.1 g, 149 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C.for 12 h. On completion, the mixture was quenched with sat. aq. NH₄Cl(60 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (60 mL×2). The combined organic layerwas washed with brine (100 mL×3), dried by Na₂SO₄, concentrated invacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO2,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=8/1 to 3/1) to give the title compound(8.2 g, 58.11% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6)δ=7.82-7.80 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.34 (m, 2H), 4.21-4.18 (t, 2H), 4.12 (s, 2H),3.74-3.72 (m, 2H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 1H).

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(4-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate EJ)

A solution of[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[2-(2-piperazin-1-ylethyl)pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (0.15 g, 291 umol, synthesized via Steps 1-2 ofIntermediate BH), 2-prop-2-ynoxyethyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (66.7 mg,262 umol, Intermediate E1), Cs₂CO₃ (759 mg, 2.33 mmol), and KI (9.68 mg,58.2 umol) in DMF (6 mL) was stirred at 70° C. for 12 h. On completion,the mixture was quenched with water (10 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (10mL×2). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (10 mL×3), driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to give aresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO2,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=0:1) to give the title compound (0.07 g,36% yield) as an orange solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 597.4 (M+H)⁺.

3-[5-[3-[2-[2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]propyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (Intermediate EK)

Step 1—Tert-butyl N-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

A mixture of tert-butyl N-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(3.00 g, 12.0 mmol), 3-bromoprop-1-yne (1.72 g, 14.4 mmol, 1.24 mL),TBAI (356 mg, 962 umol), KI (299 mg, 1.81 mmol) and KOH (675 mg, 12.0mmol) in THF (30 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times. Thenthe mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentratedin vacuo. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography to givethe title compound (2.50 g, 72% yield) as light yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 5.05 (s, 1H), 4.22 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.76-3.60 (m, 8H),3.55 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.35-3.27 (m, 2H), 2.44 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 1.47(s, 9H).

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]prop-2-ynoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

A mixture of tert-butylN-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (849 mg, 2.96mmol), 3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(500 mg, 1.48 mmol, Intermediate J), Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (311 mg, 443 umol),CuI (84 mg, 443 umol) and TEA (2.69 g, 26.6 mmol, 3.70 mL) in DMF (15mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times. Then the mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 3 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, themixture was concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue waspurified by reverse phase (0.1% FA) to give the title compound (400 mg,49% yield) as light yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.12 (s,1H), 7.33 (s, 1H), 7.21-7.12 (m, 2H), 6.77-6.71 (m, 1H), 5.39 (dd,J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (s, 2H), 3.68-3.62 (m, 2H), 3.61-3.56 (m, 2H),3.55-3.47 (m, 6H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 3.07 (q, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.96-2.80 (m,1H), 2.72-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.08-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.37 (s, 9H).

Step 3—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]propoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]prop-2-ynoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(400 mg, 734 umol) in THF (100 mL) was added Pd/C (300 mg, 10 wt %) andPd(OH)₂/C (300 mg, 10 wt %). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 4 hrsunder H₂ (15 psi) atmosphere. On completion, the mixture was filteredand the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(270 mg, 67% yield) as light yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.07 (s, 1H), 7.08-6.96 (m, 2H), 6.87 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (s, 1H),5.34 (dd, J=5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.69-3.35 (m, 15H), 3.09-3.01 (m, 2H),2.97-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.57 (m, 4H), 2.08-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.71 (m,2H), 1.37 (s, 9H).

Step4—3-[5-[3-[2-[2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]propyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]propoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(270 mg, 492 umol) in DCM (10 mL) was added HCl/dioxane (4 M, 5 mL). Themixture was then stirred at 25° C. for 3 hrs. On completion, the mixturewas concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (220 mg, 92% yield)as light yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.08 (s, 1H), 7.86(s, 3H), 7.07-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.91-6.84 (m, 1H), 5.40-5.29 (m, 1H), 3.61(t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.59-3.56 (m, 4H), 3.55-3.53 (m, 2H), 3.52-3.48 (m,2H), 3.43-3.40 (m, 2H), 3.33 (s, 3H), 3.02-2.84 (m, 3H), 2.76-2.58 (m,4H), 2.05-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.87-1.73 (m, 2H).

(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(4-(4-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)butyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate EL)

A solution of[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[2-(2-piperazin-1-ylethyl)pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate(0.5 g, 971 umol, synthesized via Steps 1-2 of Intermediate BH),4-prop-2-ynoxybutyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (246 mg, 874 umol, CAS#1125737-76-9), Cs₂CO₃ (1.58 g, 4.86 mmol), and KI (32.2 mg, 194 umol)in DMF (10 mL) was stirred at 70° C. for 4 h. On completion, the mixturewas quenched with sat. NH₄Cl (10 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (20mL×2). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (40 mL×3), driedby Na₂SO₄, concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=1/1 to 1/2) to givethe title compound (180 mg, 27% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 615.8 (M+H)⁺.

Benzyl (2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethyl)carbamate (Intermediate EM)

To a solution of 2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethanamine (0.5 g, 3.49 mmol,CAS #944561-44-8) in DCM (8 mL) was added TEA (389 mg, 3.84 mmol) andbenzyl carbonochloridate (655 mg, 3.84 mmol). The mixture was stirred at25° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was poured intowater (10 ml), then the solution was extracted with DCM (10 ml×3). Theorganic layer was washed with brine (10 ml×3), dried with Na₂SO₄, andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=10/1 to 2/1) to give the title compound (850 mg, 82% yield) as awhite oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 278.0 (M+H)⁺.

3-(5-(3-(2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethoxy)propyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate EN)

Step 1—Benzyl(2-(2-((3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)oxy)ethoxy)ethyl)carbamate

To a solution of benzyl N-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethyl]carbamate (850mg, 3.07 mmol, Intermediate EM) in THF (7 mL) and ACN (7 mL) was addedXPhos Pd G3 (778 mg, 920 umol), Cs₂CO₃ (5.99 g, 18.4 mmol) and3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (1.55g, 4.60 mmol, Intermediate J). The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 12hrs under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was dilutedwith water and extracted with DCM (10 mL×3). The organic layers waswashed with brine (10 mL×3), dried by Na₂SO₄, concentrated under reducedpressure to give the residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO2, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=6/1 to 2/1) to givethe title compound (1.2 g, 50% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 535.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-(5-(3-(2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethoxy)propyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of benzylN-[2-[2-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]prop-2-ynoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(1.2 g, 2.24 mmol) in THF (30 mL) was added Pd/C (2.38 g, 10 wt %). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 4 hrs under H₂ atmosphere (15 PSI). Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered and then the solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (FA condition) to give the title compound (90 mg,10% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 405.2 (M+H)⁺.

2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (Intermediate EO)

To a solution of 2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol (5g, 21.5 mmol, CAS #87450-10-0) in DCM (50 mL) was added TEA (6.53 g,64.6 mmol) and TosCl (4.51 g, 23.7 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25°C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was diluted withwater (20 ml), and extracted with EtOAc (30 mL×3). The organic layerswas dried by Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure to give theresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=4/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound(6.8 g, 60% yield) as a white oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 386.9 (M+H)⁺.

2-[2-[2-[2-(2-Prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid (Intermediate EP)

Step 1—Methyl2-[2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carboxylate

To a solution of 2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (6.8 g, 17.6 mmol, Intermediate EO) in DMF (50mL) was added KI (292 mg, 1.76 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (11.5 g, 35.2 mmol) andmethyl 1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylate (2.66 g, 21.1 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 70° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture wasdiluted with water and extracted with EtOAc (60 mL×3). The organic layerwas washed with brine (50 mL×3), dried by Na₂SO₄, and concentrated underreduced pressure to give the residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=6/1 to 1/1) to givethe title compound (3.7 g, 45% yield) as a white oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z341.5 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—2-[2-[2-[2-(2-Prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid

To a solution of methyl2-[2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carboxylate(3.7 g, 10.9 mmol) in MeOH (4 mL), THF (4 mL), and H₂O (4 mL) was addedLiOH.H₂O (1.82 g, 43.5 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1hour. On completion, the pH of the mixture was adjusted to 5 with 1 MHCl, then extracted with EtOAc (10 mL×3). The organic layer was washedwith brine (20 mL×3), concentrated under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound (2.6 g) as a white oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 327.2 (M+H)⁺.

[(1S,3R)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (Intermediate EQ)

To a solution of2-[2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carboxylicacid (0.6 g, 2 mmol, Intermediate EP) in ACN (6 mL) was added T₃P (3.16g, 4.96 mmol, 50% solution) and DIEA (1.07 g, 8.27 mmol, 1.44 mL) and[(1S,3R)-3-(5-amino-1-tert-butyl-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (510 mg, 1.65 mmol, Intermediate CB). The mixturewas stirred at 60° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixturewas diluted with water (5 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (6 mL×3). Theorganic layers was washed brine (6 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure to give the residue. The residuewas purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=6/1 to 1/2) to give the title compound (240 mg, 23% yield) as ayellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 617.4 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl((S)-1-(((S)-1-cyclohexyl-2-((S)-2-(4-(3-hydroxybenzoyl)thiazol-2-yl)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-2-oxoethyl)amino)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)(methyl)carbamate(CAS #2095244-42-9) (Intermediate ER)

1-(11-(benzyloxy)undecyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (IntermediateES)

Step 1—11-(benzyloxy)undecan-1-ol

To a suspension of NaH (1.17 g, 29.2 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineraloil) in DMF (30 mL) was slowly added a solution of undecane-1,11-diol (5g, 26.5 mmol, CAS #765-04-8) in DMF (20 mL) at −10° C. under nitrogen.The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to 25° C. and stirred for 1 h.Next, the reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C., then BnBr (4.09 g, 23.9mmol, 2.84 mL) was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was warmed to25° C. and stirred for an additional 16 h. On completion, it wasquenched with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl solution (20 mL) at 0° C., and theresulting mixture was extracted with EtOAc (30×3 mL), washed with brine,dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, PE:EtOAc=5:1) togive the title compound (3.7 g, 50% yield) as white gum. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=7.45-7.17 (m, 5H), 4.44 (s, 2H), 4.32 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H),3.45-3.34 (m, 4H), 1.56-1.48 (m, 2H), 1.40 (br t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.24(s, 14H).

Step 2—11-(benzyloxy)undecyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate

To a solution of 11-(benzyloxy)undecan-1-ol (3.7 g, 10.1 mmol) and TEA(1.43 g, 14.1 mmol, 1.97 mL) in DCM (19 mL) and DMF (19 mL) was addedTosCl (2.89 g, 15.2 mmol) at 0° C. under N₂, then the mixture wasstirred at 25° C. at 12 h. On completion, the reaction mixture wasquenched with saturated NaHCO₃ aqueous (30 mL) at 0° C. and extractedwith DCM (10×3 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(10×3 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=25/1 to 5/1) to give the title compound (1.3 g, 30%yield) was a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=12.47-12.04 (m,1H), 8.28-8.18 (m, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.12 (m, 5H), 4.43 (s, 2H),4.24-4.07 (m, 3H), 3.40 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.75 (quin, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),1.51 (quin, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.22 (br s, 12H).

Step 3—Methyl 1-(11-(benzyloxy)undecyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate

To a solution of methyl 1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (395 mg, 3.14 mmol)and 11-(benzyloxy)undecyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (1.3 g, 2.61 mmol) inDMF (7.8 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (1.70 g, 5.23 mmol) and KI (43.4 mg, 261umol) at 0° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 70°C. for 16 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reactionmixture was with H₂O (20 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (40×3 mL). Theorganic layer was washed with brine (25×3 mL), dried with Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=15/1 to 10/1) togive the title compound (1.3 g) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 387.7(M+H)⁺.

Step 4—1-(11-(Benzyloxy)undecyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid

To a solution of methyl1-(11-(benzyloxy)undecyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate (1.3 g, 3.36 mmol)in THF (18 mL), H₂O (3 mL) and MeOH (3 mL) was added LiOH (161 mg, 6.73mmol), then the mixture was stirred at 40° C. at 16 h. On completion,the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (20 mL) and extracted withEtOAc (10×3 mL). The aqueous phase by addition 2M HCl, the pH wasadjusted to 3-4, then the mixture was extracted with EtOAc (10×3 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (10×3 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄ and evaporated to give the title compound (0.7 g) as white solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 373.4 (M+H)⁺.

11-(4-((1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-((isopropylcarbamoyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamoyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)undecyl-4-methylbenzenesulfonate(Intermediate ET)

Step1—(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(11-(benzyloxy)undecyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate

To a solution of 1-(11-(benzyloxy)undecyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid(650 mg, 1.74 mmol, Intermediate ES) and(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-isopropyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (357 mg, 1.16 mmol, Intermediate U) in ACN (13 mL)were added DIEA (749 mg, 5.80 mmol) and T₃P (1.48 g, 2.32 mmol, 50%solution), then the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 h. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (20 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (10×3 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (10×3 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated. The crude product was purified by re-MPLC(water (0.225%FA)-ACN) to give the title compound (160 mg, 20% yield) as yellowliquid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 663.5 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(11-hydroxyundecyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate

To a solution of(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(11-(benzyloxy)undecyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (130 mg, 196 umol) in EtOH (2 mL) was added Pd/C (13mg, 35.3 umol, 10 wt %) under H₂ (15 PSI). Then the mixture was stirredat 25° C. for 17 h. On completion, filtered and concentrated to give thetitle compound (75 mg) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 573.9 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—11-(4-((1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-((isopropylcarbamoyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamoyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)undecyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate

To a solution of(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(11-hydroxyundecyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (50 mg, 87.3 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added TEA (26.5mg, 261 umol). Then 4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (19.9 mg, 104 umol)was added and the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 h. On completion,the reaction mixture was quenched with NaHCO₃ (aq, 20 mL) at 20° C., andthen diluted with EtOAc (10 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL×3). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (20 mL×2), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound (120 mg) as yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 727.5 (M+H)⁺.

2-(2-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)acetic acid(Intermediate EU

Step 1—Methyl2-(2-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)acetate

To a solution of 2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (3.7 g, 11 mmol, synthesized via Step 1 ofIntermediate BE) and methyl 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetate (1.98 g, 11.8mmol) in DMF (50 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (17.6 g, 54.0 mmol) and KI (179.3mg, 1.08 mmol) at 0° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction wasstirred at 60° C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, thereaction was poured into water (70 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate(100 mL×2). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (50 mL×2),dried over sodium sulfate, filtered to get the filtrate and concentratedto give a residue. The residue was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel (eluted with petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=100:1 to 100:25)to give the title compound (2.2 g, 60.5% yield) as colorless oil. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 359.1 (M+Na)⁺.

Step2—2-(2-(2-(2-(2-(Prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)aceticacid

To a solution of methyl2-[2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]phenyl]acetate (2.2 g,6.54 mmol) in THF (22 mL), methanol (11 mL) and H₂O (11 mL) was addedLiOH.H₂O (1.10 g, 26.1 mmol) at 20° C. under nitrogen flow. Then thereaction was stirred at 20° C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction was poured into ice water (50 mL) and acidifiedby 2 N hydrochloride acid to pH=4. Then the mixture was extracted withethyl acetate (70 mL×2). The combined organic phase was washed withbrine (50 mL×2), dried over sodium sulfate, then filtered to get thefiltrate and concentrated to give the title compound (1.5 g) ascolorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 345.1 (M+Na)⁺.

(1S,3R)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(2-(2-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)acetamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate EV)

Step1—(1S,3R)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(2-(2-(2-(2-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)phenyl)acetamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate

To a solution of2-[2-[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]phenyl]acetic acid (0.5g, 1.55 mmol, Intermediate EU) and[(1S,3R)-3-(5-amino-1-tert-butyl-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (478 mg, 1.55 mmol, Intermediate CB) in ACN (10 mL)was added T3P (2.96 g, 4.65 mmol, 50% solution) and DIEA (1.00 g, 7.76mmol) at 0° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 20°C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction waspoured into water (15 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (20 mL×2).The combined organic phase was washed with brine (20 mL×2), and driedover sodium sulfate. Then filtered to get the filtrate and concentratedto give a residue. The residue was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel (eluted with petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=100:1 to 100:30)to give the title compound (0.7 g, 74% yield) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.81 (s, 1H), 7.37-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.02 (t, J=7.3 Hz,1H), 6.95 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.18 (s, 1H), 5.15 (br s, 1H), 4.65 (br s,1H), 4.26-4.17 (m, 4H), 3.96-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.86-3.74 (m, 3H), 3.72-3.51(m, 7H), 3.47-3.39 (m, 2H), 3.08 (quin, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 2.54-2.36 (m,2H), 2.03-1.75 (m, 5H), 1.32 (s, 8H), 1.16 (dd, J=3.1, 6.4 Hz, 6H).

(1S,3R)-3-((3S)-5-(1-methyl-3-((non-8-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)pyrazolidin-3-yl)cyclopentyl isopropylcarbamate (Intermediate EW)

To a solution of1-methyl-3-((non-8-yn-1-yloxy)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid (150mg, 539 umol, Intermediate AR) and(1S,3R)-3-((3S)-5-aminopyrazolidin-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate(166 mg, 539 umol, Intermediate ED) in MeCN (3 mL) was added DIEA (348mg, 2.69 mmol) and T3P (1.03 g, 1.62 mmol, 50% solution). Then themixture was stirred at 60° C. for 12 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (2 mL) at 20° C., and extracted with EtOAc(2 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2 mL×2),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=1/4 to 1/3) to give the title compound(100 mg, 30% yield) as yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 569.5 (M+H)⁺.

4-((6-bromo-8-cyclopentyl-5-methyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzene-1-sulfonylchloride (Intermediate EX)

Step1—2-((4-(Benzylthio)-2-methylphenyl)amino)-6-bromo-8-cyclopentyl-5-methylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one

To a solution of6-bromo-2-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-5-methylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(500 mg, 1.46 mmol, CAS #1016636-76-2) and4-(benzylthio)-2-methylaniline (502 mg, 2.19 mmol, Intermediate M) inIPA (10 mL) was added TFA (1.66 g, 14.6 mmol), then the mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 12 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture wasquenched with NaHCO₃ solution (20 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (40mL×3). The organic layer was washed with brine (25 mL×3), dried withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=15/1 to 3/1) to give the title compound (440 mg, 56% yield) as ayellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=9.40 (s, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H),7.43-7.20 (m, 8H), 5.82-5.62 (m, 1H), 4.23 (s, 2H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 2.17(s, 3H), 2.10-2.04 (m, 2H), 1.62 (br s, 4H), 1.40 (br s, 2H) LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 536.9 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—4-((6-Bromo-8-cyclopentyl-5-methyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzene-1-sulfonylchloride

A solution of2-((4-(benzylthio)-2-methylphenyl)amino)-6-bromo-8-cyclopentyl-5-methylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(400 mg, 747 umol) in AcOH (10 mL) and HCl (0.3 mL) was added NCS (399mg, 2.99 mmol) at 0° C., then mixture was stirred at 0-25° C. for 30min. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with water (20 mL)and extracted with DCM (10 mL×3). The organic layer was washed withbrine (25 mL×3), dried with anhydrous Na₂SO4, filtered and concentratedin vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 1/1) to afford the title compound(300 mg, 79% yield) as a pink solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=9.45(s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 7.48 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.35 (m, 2H), 5.83-5.72 (m,1H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.14-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.99 (s, 2H), 1.91(s, 1H), 1.77-1.62 (m, 4H), 1.51-1.39 (m, 2H), 1.26-1.13 (m, 2H); LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 513.2 (M+H)⁺.

Benzyl 3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-ylcarbamate (Intermediate EY)

To a solution of 3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-amine (3 g, 12.97mmol, CAS #1013921-36-2) in DCM (20 mL) was added TEA (1.44 g, 14.3mmol). A solution of benzyl carbonochloridate (2.43 g, 14.3 mmol) wasadded into the mixture at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 0-20° C. for12 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched by additionNaHCO₃ (sat., aqu, 20 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (30 mL×2). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (20 mL×3), dried overNa₂SO₄ and evaporated. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 3/1) to givethe title compound (4.4 g, 93% yield) as a white gum. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 7.39-7.28 (m, 5H), 7.24 (br t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (s, 2H),4.13 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.55-3.52 (m, 4H), 3.50 (s, 8H), 3.44-3.38 (m,3H), 3.19-3.08 (m, 2H).

3-(5-(1-amino-3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadecan-15-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate EZ)

Step 1—Benzyl(15-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)carbamate

To a solution of benzyl 3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-ylcarbamate(2.2 g, 6.02 mmol, Intermediate EY) and3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(3.05 g, 9.03 mmol, Intermediate J) in THF (10 mL) and ACN (10 mL) wasadded XPhos Pd G3 (1.53 g, 1.81 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (11.8 g, 36.1 mmol)under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 20-60° C. for 12 h. On completion,the reaction mixture was quenched with sat. NH₄Cl (20 mL) and extractedwith EtOAC (30 mL×2). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(10 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄ and evaporated. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 250*50 mm*10 um; mobile phase:[water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %: 28%-55%, 18 min) to give the titlecompound (2.56 g, 68% yield) as a white gum. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.12 (s, 1H), 7.37-7.29 (m, 6H), 7.29-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.11 (m, 2H),5.39 (dd, J=5.6, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (s, 2H), 4.39 (s, 2H), 3.66-3.61 (m,2H), 3.60-3.55 (m, 2H), 3.54-3.48 (m, 8H), 3.41 (t, J=6 Hz, 2H), 3.34(s, 3H), 3.14 (q, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.94-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.57 (m, 2H),2.08-2.00 (m, 1H).

Step2—3-(5-(1-Amino-3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadecan-15-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution benzylN-[2-[2-[2-[2-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]prop-2-ynoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(1 g, 2 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added Pd/C (400 mg, 642 umol, 10 wt %)under N₂. The suspension was degassed under vacuum and purged with H₂several times. The reaction was stirred at 20° C. for 17 h under H₂atmosphere (15 PSI). On completion, the mixture was filtered andconcentrated to afford the title compound (690 mg) as a white gum. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.11-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.77 (br s, 1H), 7.44 (s,1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.12 (m, 2H), 7.05-6.97 (m, 1H),6.90-6.80 (m, 1H), 5.33 (br dd, J=5.2, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 4.81 (br dd, J=4.8,10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.54-3.45 (m, 8H), 3.39 (br d, J=4.4 Hz, 2H), 3.34 (br s,3H), 2.70-2.58 (m, 3H), 2.18 (s, 1H), 2.04-1.93 (m, 1H), 1.81 (br s,2H), 1.36 (s, 2H).

(1S,3R)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(undec-10-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate FA)

To a solution of 1-undec-10-ynylpyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (500 mg, 1.91mmol, Intermediate Y) and[(1S,3R)-3-(5-amino-1-tert-butyl-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (490 mg, 1.59 mmol, Intermediate CB) in ACN (8 mL)was added DIEA (1.03 g, 7.94 mmol, 1.38 mL) and T3P (3.03 g, 4.76 mmol)dropwise for one portion at 20° C. Then the mixture was stirred at 60°C. for 10 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was poured into icewater (10 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (10 mL×3). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (10 mL×3), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (ISCO®; 4 gSepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜30% Ethyl acetate/Petroleumether gradient @ 50 mL/min) to give the title compound (325 mg, 37%yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 553.4 (M+H)⁺.

(2S,4R)-1-((S)-14-amino-2-(tert-butyl)-4-oxo-6,9,12-trioxa-3-azatetradecan-1-oyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)benzyl)pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide(Intermediate FB)

Step 1—Tert-butyl((S)-13-((2S,4R)-4-hydroxy-2-((4-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)benzyl)carbamoyl)pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl)-14,14-dimethyl-11-oxo-3,6,9-trioxa-12-azapentadecyl)carbamate

(2S,4R)-1-[(2S)-2-amino-3,3-dimethyl-butanoyl]-4-hydroxy-N-[[4-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)phenyl]methyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide(233 mg, 542 umol, CAS #1448189-80-7),2-[2-[2-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]acetic acid(200 mg, 651 umol, CAS #462100-06-7), DIEA (350 mg, 2.71 mmol), and HATU(247 mg, 651 umol) in DMF (10 mL) was added at 0° C. The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixture was quenched withwater (10 mL), and extracted with DCM (10 mL×2). The combined organiclayer was washed with brine (10 mL×3), dried by Na₂SO₄, concentrated invacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,DCM/MeOH=10:1 to 2:1) to give the title compound (380 mg, 88% yield) asa yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 620.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—(2S,4R)-1-((S)-14-amino-2-(tert-butyl)-4-oxo-6,9,12-trioxa-3-azatetradecan-1-oyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)benzyl)pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide

Tert-butyl((S)-13-((2S,4R)-4-hydroxy-2-((4-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)benzyl)carbamoyl)pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl)-14,14-dimethyl-11-oxo-3,6,9-trioxa-12-azapentadecyl)carbamate(0.19 g, 260 umol) in HCl/dioxane (2 mL) was stirred at 25° C. for 10min. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (150 mg, 83% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ=11.08-11.04 (m, 1H), 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.60(m, 5H), 7.02-6.84 (m, 3H), 6.34-6.31 (d, J=9.2, 1H), 5.69-564 (m, 1H),5.35-5.30 (m, 1H), 3.50-3.48 (m, 6H), 3.47-3.41 (m, 5H), 3.37-3.30 (m,6H), 2.90 (s, 2H), 2.63-2.52 (m, 4H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 1.81-1.78 (m, 5H),1.64-1.43 (m, 6H).

(2S,4R)-1-[(2S)-2-[[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]acetyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-butanoyl]-4-hydroxy-N-[[4-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)phenyl]methyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide(Intermediate FC)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[[(1S)-1-[(2S,4R)-4-hydroxy-2-[[4-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)phenyl]methylcarbamoyl]pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl]-2,2-dimethyl-propyl]amino]-2-oxo-ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]aceticacid (568 mg, 1.62 mmol, CAS #876345-13-0) (2S, 4R)-1-[(2S)-2-amino-3,3-dimethyl-butanoyl]-4-hydroxy-N-[[4-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)phenyl]methyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide(580 mg, 1.35 mmol, CAS #1448189-80-7) in DMF (10 mL) was added DIEA(870 mg, 6.74 mmol) and HATU (614.64 mg, 1.62 mmol) at 0° C. The mixturewas then stirred at 25° C. for 2 hr. On completion, the reaction mixturewas quenched with water 20 mL at 0° C. and extracted with ethyl acetate(10 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with salt solution(10 mL×3), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 0/1) to give the title compound (800 mg, 78%yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=9.01-8.96 (m, 1H),8.59 (br t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.36 (m, 4H),7.36-7.36 (m, 1H), 6.73 (brt, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 5.15 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H),4.56 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.37-4.36 (m, 1H), 4.48-4.36 (m, 1H), 4.29-4.20(m, 1H), 4.01-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.70-3.43 (m, 16H), 3.17 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H),3.04 (q, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.46-2.43 (m, 3H), 2.06 (br dd, J=7.6, 12.8 Hz,1H), 1.90 (ddd, J=4.0, 8.4, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 1.36 (s, 9H), 0.99-0.89 (m,9H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 764.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—(2S,4R)-1-[(2S)-2-[[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]acetyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-butanoyl]-4-hydroxy-N-[[4-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)phenyl]methyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide

The solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[[(1S)-1-[(2S,4R)-4-hydroxy-2-[[4-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)phenyl]methylcarbamoyl]pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl]-2,2-dimethyl-propyl]amino]-2-oxo-ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(400 mg, 524 umol) in DCM (2 mL) was added HCl/dioxane (4 mL, 4M), thenthe mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1.5 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (200 mg,55% yield, HCl) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=9.02 (s,1H), 8.62 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.04-7.75 (m, 3H), 7.52-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.40(s, 4H), 4.56 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 4.47-4.37 (m, 2H), 4.36 (br s, 1H),4.30-4.21 (m, 1H), 3.98 (s, 2H), 3.63-3.57 (m, 8H), 3.56-3.52 (m, 8H),2.98-2.92 (m, 2H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.13-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.90 (ddd, J=4.4,8.8, 13.2 Hz, 1H), 0.98-0.91 (m, 9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 664.3 (M+H)⁺.

3-[5-[3-(2-azidoethoxy)propyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate FD)

Step1—3-[5-[3-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)prop-1-ynyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of 2-prop-2-ynoxyethanol (500 mg, 4.99 mmol, CAS#3973-18-0) and3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (2.03g, 5.99 mmol, Intermediate J) in ACN (10 mL) and THF (10 mL) was addedXPhos Pd G3 (845 mg, 999 umol) and Cs₂CO₃ (4.88 g, 14.9 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 60° C. for 12 h under nitrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with NH₄Cl solution (20mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (10 mL×3). The combined organiclayer was washed with brine (10 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated. The crude product was purified by column chromatography(SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 0/1) to give the titlecompound (550 mg, 31% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ=11.1 (s, 1H), 7.33 (s, 1H), 7.20-7.09 (m, 2H), 5.39 (dd,J=5.6, 13.2 Hz, 1H), 4.78-4.52 (m, 1H), 4.39 (s, 2H), 4.03 (q, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 3.56-3.53 (m, 3H), 3.34 (s, 4H), 2.77-2.56 (m, 4H); LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 358.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-[3-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)propyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of 3-[5-[3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)prop-1-ynyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl] piperidine-2, 6-dione(550 mg, 1.5 mmol) in THF (6 mL) was added PtO₂ (69.9 mg, 308 umol)under H₂, the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered with diatomite. The organic phase wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 0/1)to give the title compound (300 mg, 54% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=11.08 (s, 1H), 7.04 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (dd, J=1.6, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J=5.6, 12.8 Hz,1H), 4.63-4.51 (m, 1H), 3.51 (q, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.44-3.35 (m, 4H), 3.30(s, 3H), 2.95-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.75-2.57 (m, 4H), 2.05-1.95 (m, 1H),1.86-1.76 (m, 2H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 362.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—2-[3-[1-(2,6-Dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]propoxy]ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate

To a solution of3-[5-[3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)propyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(150 mg, 415 umol) and TEA (126 mg, 1.25 mmol, 173 uL) in DCM (3 mL) wasadded TosCl (119 mg, 623 umol) and DMAP (10.1 mg, 83.0 umol) at 0° C.under N₂. Then the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 h. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with NaHCO₃ solution (30mL) at 0° C. and extracted with DCM (10 mL×3). The combined organiclayer was washed with brine (10 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO4, filtered andconcentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 0/1) to give the title compound(179 mg, 84% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=11.08(s, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.09-6.92 (m,2H), 6.84 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.17-4.10(m, 2H), 3.58-3.50 (m, 2H), 3.30 (br s, 3H), 2.94-2.85 (m, 1H),2.76-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.60-2.55 (m, 2H), 2.53-2.51 (m, 2H), 2.40 (s, 3H),2.05-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.67 (m, 2H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 516.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step4—3-[5-[3-(2-azidoethoxy)propyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of2-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]propoxy]ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (170 mg, 330 umol) in DMF (2 mL) was added NaN₃(23.6 mg, 362 umol) at 0° C. under N₂. The mixture was then stirred at40° C. for 12 h. On completion, the reaction was poured into NaHCO₃solution (10 mL) at 0° C. and extracted with ethyl acetate (10 mL×2).The combined organic phase was washed with brine (10 mL×2), dried overNa₂SO₄, then filtered to get the filtrate and concentrated to give aresidue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex LunaC18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %:25%-55%, 10 min) to give the title compound (70 mg, 53% yield) as ayellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 387.1 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl 6-(2-(tosyloxy)ethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate(Intermediate FE)

Step 1—Tert-butyl6-(2-(tert-butoxy)-2-oxoethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl6-hydroxy-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate (10 g, 46.8 mmol, CAS#1147557-97-8), tert-butyl 2-bromoacetate (13.7 g, 70.3 mmol) andhydrogen sulfate tetrabutylammonium (1.59 g, 4.69 mmol) in toluene (10mL) and H₂O (1 mL) was added NaOH (9.38 g, 234 mmol) and the mixture wasstirred at rt for 12 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture wasquenched with aqueous NH₄Cl 100 mL at 0° C., and then diluted with H₂O(100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (150 mL×2). The combined organiclayers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 3/1) to givethe title compound (11 g, 72% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ=3.92-3.84 (m, 1H), 3.83-3.77 (m, 6H), 2.47-2.35 (m, 2H),2.19-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.40 (s, 9H), 1.35 (s, 9H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 328.2(M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl6-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl6-(2-tert-butoxy-2-oxo-ethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate (10g, 30.5 mmol) in THF (150 mL) was added LiAlH₄ (2.32 g, 61.0 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (4 mL) and NaOH (15%, 4 mL) at 0° C., andthen stirred at 25° C. for 30 min. Then the mixture was filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (5 g) asa yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 258.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—Tert-butyl6-(2-(tosyloxy)ethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl6-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate (5 g, 20 mmol)in DCM (50 mL) was added TEA (5.90 g, 58.2 mmol), TosCl (4.45 g, 23.3mmol) and DMAP (474 mg, 3.89 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 20° C.for 12 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with aqueousNH₄Cl (50 mL), and then diluted with H₂O (50 mL) and extracted with DCM(50 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 4/1) to give the title compound (1.8 g, 22.% yield) as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 356.2 (M+H)⁺.

3-(5-(1-(2-(2-azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yloxy)ethyl)piperidin-4-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate FF)

Step 1—Tert-butyl6-(2-(4-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of3-[3-methyl-2-oxo-5-(4-piperidyl)benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(300 mg, 876 umol, Intermediate DB) and tert-butyl6-[2-(p-tolylsulfonyloxy)ethoxy]-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate(360 mg, 876 umol, Intermediate FE) MACN (3 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (605 mg,4.38 mmol) and KI (14.5 mg, 87.6 umol). The mixture was stirred at 60°C. for 12 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC (FA condition) to give the title compound (80 mg, 15% yield)as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 582.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-(5-(1-(2-(2-Azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yloxy)ethyl)piperidin-4-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl6-[2-[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-1-piperidyl]ethoxy]-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate(80 mg, 140 umol) in DCM (2 mL) was added TFA (15.6 mg, 137 umol). Themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (75 mg, TFA) as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 482.4 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl 4-prop-2-ynyl-1-oxa-4,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-9-carboxylate(Intermediate FG)

To a solution of tert-butyl1-oxa-4,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-9-carboxylate (400 mg, 1.56 mmol, CAS#930785-40-3), K₂CO₃ (646 mg, 4.68 mmol) in THF (40 mL) was added3-bromoprop-1-yne (243 mg, 1.64 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirredat 20° C. for 24 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was diluted with H₂O (30 mL), andextracted with EA (3×20 mL). The organic layers were washed with brine(2×15 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (450 mg, 97% yield) as yellow oil. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.82-3.65 (m, 4H), 3.27 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H),3.22-3.10 (m, 2H), 2.55-2.50 (m, 2H), 2.37 (s, 2H), 2.29-2.26 (m, 1H),1.99-1.90 (m, 2H), 1.53-1.45 (m, 11H).

3-(4-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate FH)

Step1—3-(4-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazole-4-carbaldehyde(7.00 g, 24.3 mmol, Intermediate BZ) and HOAc (4.39 g, 73.1 mmol) in DMF(50 mL) and THF (50 mL) was added NaBH₃CN (6.13 g, 97.4 mmol) at 60° C.portion-wise, then the mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 2 hours. Oncompletion, the reaction was quenched with 5 mL of water and filteredand the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was purified by reversephase (FA) to give the title compound (5.00 g, 70% yield) as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.10 (s, 1H), 7.13-6.89 (m, 3H),5.38 (d, J=5.4, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 4.74 (s, 2H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.86 (m,1H), 2.78-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.10-1.95 (m, 1H).

Step2—3-(4-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of3-[4-(hydroxymethyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(5.00 g, 17.2 mmol) and pyridine (273 mg, 3.46 mmol) in THF (30 mL) andDCM (30 mL) was added SOCl₂ (6.17 g, 51.8 mmol), then the mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the reaction wasconcentrated to give the title compound (8.00 g, 90% yield) as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.08 (s, 1H), 7.19-6.99 (m, 3H),5.32 (dd, J=5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 5.03 (s, 2H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 2.92-2.80 (m,1H), 2.73-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.10-1.98 (m, 1H).

Benzyl 4-(4-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)piperazin-1-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(Intermediate FI)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-(1-((benzyloxy)carbonyl)piperidin-4-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of benzyl 4-oxopiperidine-1-carboxylate (5 g, 20 mmol, CAS#19099-93-5) and tert-butyl piperazine-1-carboxylate (4.77 g, 21.4 mmol,CAS #57260-71-6) in DMSO (25 mL) and THF (25 mL) was added KOAc (6.31 g,64.31 mmol) 4A molecular sieves (1 g) and HOAc (3.86 g, 64.3 mmol) andthe mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then NaBH(OAc)₃ (13.63 g,64.31 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at 0-20° C. for 12 h.The reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (50 mL) at 0° C., and thendiluted with EtOAc (50 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (50 mL×3). Thecombined organic layers were washed with sat. NaCl (50 mL×3), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound (4 g, 46% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ=7.45-7.22 (m, 7H), 5.06 (s, 3H), 4.01 (br d, J=13.2 Hz, 2H),3.78-3.59 (m, 2H), 3.46-3.37 (m, 1H), 3.06 (br s, 1H), 2.92-2.63 (m,2H), 2.41 (br s, 5H), 1.91 (s, 1H), 1.71 (br d, J=12.2 Hz, 3H), 1.38 (s,9H), 1.33-1.20 (m, 4H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 404.5 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Benzyl 4-(piperazin-1-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-(1-((benzyloxy)carbonyl)piperidin-4-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (100mg, 300 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added TFA (28.2 mg, 247 umol). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 4 hr. The reaction mixture wasfiltered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (70 mg) as an orange solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 304 (M+H)⁺

Step 3—Benzyl4-(4-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)piperazin-1-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of benzyl 4-(piperazin-1-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (2.3g, 7.6 mmol) and 3-bromoprop-1-yne (811.63 mg, 6.82 mmol, CAS #106-96-7)in ACN (25 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (10.4 g, 75.8 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 10 h under N₂ atmosphere. The reaction mixture wasquenched with H₂O (25 mL) at 25° C., and then diluted with EtOAc (25 mL)and extracted with EtOAc (25 mL×3). The combined organic layers werewashed with sat. NaCl (25 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Gemini 150*25 mm*10 um; mobilephase: [water (0.05% NH3H₂O)-ACN]; B %: 25%-55%, 10 min) to give thetitle compound as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=8.20 (s,2H), 7.37-7.33 (m, 3H), 5.76 (s, 1H), 5.12-5.00 (m, 2H), 4.62-4.46 (m,1H), 4.01 (br d, J=13.0 Hz, 2H), 3.53 (br s, 1H), 3.23 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 2.94-2.71 (m, 3H), 2.45 (br s, 5H), 1.75 (br d, J=10.4 Hz, 3H),1.29 (dq, J=3.8, 11.8 Hz, 2H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 342.4 (M+H)⁺.

3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-5-(3-(4-(piperidin-4-yl)piperazin-1-yl)propyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate FJ)

Step 1—Benzyl4-(4-(3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)piperazin-1-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of benzyl4-(4-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)piperazin-1-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (270 mg,790 umol, Intermediate FI) and3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (320mg, 948 umol, Intermediate J) in THF (1.5 mL) and ACN (1.5 mL) was addedXPhos Pd G3 (200 mg, 237 umol) and Cs₂CO₃ (1.29 g, 3.95 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 60° C. for 12 h under N₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with NH₄Cl (5 mL) at 0°C., and then diluted with EtOAc (5 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (5mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with sat. NaCl (5 mL×3),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (FA condition) togive the title compound (380 mg, 80% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=11.11 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.27 (m, 6H),7.19-7.06 (m, 2H), 5.38 (dd, J=5.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.05 (s, 2H), 4.01 (brd, J=13.0 Hz, 3H), 3.48 (s, 5H), 2.93-2.73 (m, 4H), 2.73-2.58 (m, 3H),2.44-2.30 (m, 2H), 2.10-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.75 (br d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 1.28(dq, J=4.0, 11.8 Hz, 2H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 599.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-5-(3-(4-(piperidin-4-yl)piperazin-1-yl)propyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of benzyl4-(4-(3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)piperazin-1-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(310 mg, 520 umol) in THF (15 mL) was added Pd/C (548 mg, 517 umol, 10wt %). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 4 h under H₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*25 mm*5 um; mobile phase:[water (0.05% HCl)-ACN]; B %: 0%-20%, 10 min) to give the title compound(80 mg, 33% yield) as a white oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 469.4 (M+H)⁺.

3-(4-(3-(1-oxa-4,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-4-yl)propyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate FK)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]prop-2-ynyl]-1-oxa-4,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-9-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-prop-2-ynyl-1-oxa-4,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-9-carboxylate (450 mg,1.53 mmol, Intermediate FG),3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (344mg, 1.02 mmol, Intermediate H) in DMF (5 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (143mg, 203 umol), CuI (38.8 mg, 203 umol) and Cs₂CO₃ (1.33 g, 4.08 mmol).The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hrs. On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by reverse phase: (0.1% FA) to give the title compound (400 mg,71% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.12 (s, 1H),7.20-7.09 (m, 2H), 7.06-6.99 (m, 1H), 5.47-5.32 (m, 1H), 3.70-3.62 (m,5H), 3.61-3.54 (m, 4H), 3.11-2.99 (m, 2H), 2.94-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.78-2.68(m, 1H), 2.66-2.57 (m, 1H), 2.43-2.35 (m, 2H), 2.08-1.98 (m, 1H),1.89-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.46-1.28 (m, 13H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 552.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl4-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]propyl]-1-oxa-4,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-9-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]prop-2-ynyl]-1-oxa-4,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-9-carboxylate (100 mg,181 umol) in THF (10.0 mL) was added Pd/C (50 mg) and Pd(OH)₂/C (50 mg).The reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hrs under H₂ (15 psi).On completion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (100 mg, 99% yield) asyellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.09 (s, 1H), 7.00-6.93 (m,2H), 6.92-6.88 (m, 1H), 5.43-5.31 (m, 1H), 3.64-3.59 (m, 3H), 3.57 (s,3H), 3.55-3.49 (m, 1H), 3.13-2.98 (m, 2H), 2.96-2.83 (m, 3H), 2.76-2.68(m, 1H), 2.65-2.60 (m, 1H), 2.32-2.25 (m, 3H), 2.24-2.19 (m, 2H),2.05-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.68 (m, 5H), 1.45-1.40 (m, 2H), 1.36 (s, 9H).

Step3—3-[3-Methyl-4-[3-(1-oxa-4,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-4-yl)propyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]propyl]-1-oxa-4,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-9-carboxylate(100 mg, 179 umol) in DCM (3.00 mL) was added HCl/dioxane (4.00 M, 3.00mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (88.0 mg, 99% yield, HCl salt) as yellow solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 456.2 (M+H)⁺.

3-[3-methyl-2-oxo-5-[3-(4-piperidyloxy)propyl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate FL)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]prop-2-ynoxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a mixture of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (350mg, 1.04 mmol, Intermediate J) and tert-butyl4-prop-2-ynoxypiperidine-1-carboxylate (371 mg, 1.55 mmol, synthesizedvia Step 1 of Intermediate FW) in DMF (20 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂(72.6 mg, 103 umol), CuI (39.4 mg, 207 umol), Cs₂CO₃ (1.35 g, 4.14 mmol)and 4A molecular sieves (200 mg, 1.04 mmol) in one portion at 25° C.under N₂. The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched by addition water (0.5 mL)at 25° C., and then extracted with EA (3×20 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (20 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified byreverse phase (FA condition) to give the title compound (300 mg, 58%yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.14 (s, 1H),7.23-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.12 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),5.24-5.17 (m, 1H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 3.85-3.72 (m, 3H), 3.43 (s, 3H),3.18-3.09 (m, 2H), 3.01-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.67 (m, 2H), 2.30-2.20 (m,1H), 1.94-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.64-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.47 (s, 9H); LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 519.3 (M+Na)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl4-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]propoxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]prop-2-ynoxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate (300 mg, 604 umol) in THF (4 mL) was added Pd/C(50 mg, 10 wt %) and Pd(OH)₂/C (50 mg, 10 wt %) under N₂. The suspensionwas degassed under vacuum and purged with H₂ three times. The mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 2 hours under H₂ (15 psi). On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuoto give a residue. The residue was purified by reverse phase (FAcondition) to give the title compound (300 mg, 84% yield) as a yellowsolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.24 (s, 1H), 6.95-6.85 (m, 2H), 6.73(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 5.26-5.18 (m, 1H), 3.81-3.73 (m, 2H), 3.49-3.42 (m,6H), 3.15-3.05 (m, 2H), 2.99-2.82 (m, 2H), 2.75 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H),2.28-2.19 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.77 (m, 4H), 1.53 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 1.47 (s,9H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 401.0 (M+H-100)⁺.

Step3—3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-5-[3-(4-piperidyloxy)propyl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a mixture of tert-butyl 4-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]propoxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate(270 mg, 539 umol) in DCM (4 mL) was added TFA (1.84 g, 16.2 mmol) at25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hours. On completion, thereaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by reverse phase (TFA condition) to give the titlecompound (162 mg, 58% yield, TFA salt) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 401.0 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl 6-(2-aminoethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate(Intermediate FM)

Step 1—Tert-butyl6-(2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)ethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl6-[2-(p-tolylsulfonyloxy)ethoxy]-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate(1.8 g, 4.4 mmol, Intermediate FE) in DMF (20 mL) was added(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)potassium (1.22 g, 6.56 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 12 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was withH₂O (20 mL) at 20° C., and then filtered under reduced pressure to givethe title compound (1 g) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 387.1(M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl 6-(2-aminoethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl6-[2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)ethoxy]-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate(400 mg, 1 mmol) in EtOH (6 mL) was added NH₂NH₂.H₂O (259 mg, 5.18mmol). The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. On completion, theresidue was purified by re-crystallization from DCM (10 mL) at 20° C.,and then filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give aresidue. The residue was purified by re-crystallization from DCM (10 mL)at 0° C., and then filtered and dried under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound (240 mg, 90% yield) as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z257.1 (M+H)⁺.

N-(2-(2-azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yloxy)ethyl)-4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzenesulfonamide(Intermediate FN)

Step 1—Tert-butyl6-(2-(4-((6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenylsulfonamido)ethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl6-(2-aminoethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate (200 mg, 800umol, Intermediate FM) in DCM (5 mL) was added DIEA (302 mg, 2.34 mmol)and4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (353 mg, 780 umol, Intermediate CW). The mixture was stirred at20° C. for 10 min. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (400 mg)as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 673.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl6-(2-(4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenylsulfonamido)ethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl6-[2-[[4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonylamino]ethoxy]-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate(500 mg, 742 umol) and TEA (191 mg, 1.90 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was addedTEA (191.98 mg, 1.90 mmol) and Pd/C (10 wt %, 500 mg) under N₂. Thesuspension was degassed under vacuum and purged with H₂ several times.The mixture was then stirred under H₂ (15 psi) at 20° C. for 0.5 hours.On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give the title compound (300 mg) as a yellow solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 639.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—N-(2-(2-azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yloxy)ethyl)-4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzenesulfonamide

To a solution of tert-butyl6-[2-[[4-[(8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonylamino]ethoxy]-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate(150 mg, 234.82 umol) in DCM (4 mL) was added TFA (693 mg, 6.08 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. On completion the reactionmixture was filtered under reduced pressure to give the title compound(150 mg, TFA salt) as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 539.2 (M+H)⁺.

(3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)propiolaldehyde(Intermediate FO)

Step1—3-(5-(3-((Tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)prop-1-yn-1-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

A mixture of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (3 g,8.87 mmol, Intermediate J), tert-butyl-dimethyl-prop-2-ynoxy-silane(4.53 g, 26.6 mmol), TEA (4.49 g, 44.3 mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (1.03 g, 887umol) and CuI (337 mg, 1.77 mmol) in DMSO (50 mL) was degassed andpurged with N₂ three times. Then the mixture was stirred at 85° C. for12 h under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture wasdiluted with H₂O (200 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (200 mL×2). Thecombined organic layers were washed with aqueous NaCl (200 mL×2), driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give aresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (2g, 50% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 428.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-(5-(3-Hydroxyprop-1-yn-1-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of3-[5-[3-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyprop-1-ynyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(300 mg, 700 umol) in DMSO (5 mL) was added CsF (532 mg, 3.51 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with HCl (1M, 10 mL) at 0° C., and then dilutedwith H₂O (10 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL×3). The combinedorganic layers were washed with aqueous NaCl (10 mL×3), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound (200 mg) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 314.1(M+H)⁺.

Step3—(3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)propiolaldehyde

To a solution of3-[5-(3-hydroxyprop-1-ynyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(200 mg, 638 umol) in DCM (5 mL) and DMSO (2 mL) was added DMP (541 mg,1.28 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 hrs. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was diluted with H₂O (20 mL) andextracted with EA (20 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washedwith aqueous NaCl (20 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (120 mg)as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 312.1 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl 9-(2-(tosyloxy)ethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate(Intermediate FP)

Step 1—Tert-butyl 9-hydroxy-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate

A solution of tert-butyl 9-oxo-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate (3g, 10 mmol, CAS #873924-08-4) in THF (30 mL) was added NaBH₄ (636 mg,16.8 mmol) in several portions at 0° C., then the mixture was stirred at20° C. for 12 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched withNH₄Cl aq. (50 mL) at 20° C., and then diluted with EtOAc (10 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (30 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (30 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 3/1) to givethe title compound (3 g, 99% yield) as yellow solid.

Step 2—Tert-butyl9-(2-(tert-butoxy)-2-oxoethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl9-hydroxy-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate (3 g, 11.1 mmol) in THF(30 mL) was added NaH (668 mg, 16.7 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil)at 0° C., and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h. Then thetert-butyl 2-bromoacetate (3.26 g, 16.7 mmol, 2.47 mL) was added and themixture was stirred at 0-20° C. for 2 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (20 mL) at 20° C., and then diluted withEtOAc 10 mL and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL×3). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (20 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=5/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (1.4 g, 33% yield) ascolorless gum. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=3.95 (s, 2H), 3.26 (br s,5H), 1.70-1.63 (m, 3H), 1.57 (br dd, J=4.0, 10.0 Hz, 4H), 1.41 (s, 9H),1.38 (s, 9H), 1.29-1.22 (m, 5H).

Step 3—Tert-butyl9-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate

A solution of tert-butyl9-(2-(tert-butoxy)-2-oxoethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate(1.4 g, 3.7 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added LiAlH₄ (207 mg, 5.48 mmol) at0° C., then the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h under N₂atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O(0.01 mL) at 0° C. and 15% NaOH aq (0.1 mL). The mixture was thenfiltered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (700 mg, 61% yield) as colorless gum. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6)δ=4.51 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.49-3.46 (m, 1H), 3.48-3.37 (m, 3H),3.29-3.22 (m, 5H), 1.67 (br dd, J=4.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 1.57 (br d, J=10.4Hz, 3H), 1.38 (s, 9H), 1.36-1.32 (m, 4H), 1.18-1.11 (m, 4H).

Step 4—Tert-butyl9-(2-(tosyloxy)ethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl9-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate (700 mg, 2.23mmol) in DCM (10 mL) was added TEA (677 mg, 6.69 mmol) and4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (637 mg, 3.35 mmol) at 0° C., then themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (20 mL) at 20° C., and then diluted withEtOAc (10 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL×3). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (20 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=10/1 to 5/1) to give the title compound (430 mg, 29% yield) aswhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=7.78 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.48(d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 4.11-4.08 (m, 2H), 3.55-3.51 (m, 2H), 3.29-3.21 (m,5H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 1.63-1.46 (m, 5H), 1.38 (s, 9H), 1.31-1.27 (m, 2H),1.25-1.21 (m, 3H), 1.11-1.02 (m, 2H).

Tert-butyl 9-(2-aminoethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate(Intermediate FQ)

Step 1—Tert-butyl9-(2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)ethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate

A solution of tert-butyl9-(2-(tosyloxy)ethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate (200 mg,428 umol, Intermediate FP) and potassium 1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-ide (119mg, 642 umol) in DMF (1 mL) was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (20 mL) at 20°C., filtered and washed with H₂O (20 mL) to give the title compound (120mg, 63% yield) as white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 465.1 (M+Na)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl9-(2-aminoethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl9-(2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)ethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate(120 mg, 270 umol) in EtOH (4 mL) was added NH₂NH₂.H₂O (102 mg, 2.04mmol), then the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. On completion,mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (130 mg) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=3.36-3.33(m, 3H), 3.29-3.24 (m, 6H), 2.63 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 1.72-1.64 (m, 2H),1.61-1.54 (m, 2H), 1.38 (s, 9H), 1.36-1.32 (m, 3H), 1.28-1.23 (m, 3H),1.18-1.09 (m, 2H).

N-(2-(3-azaspiro[5.5]undecan-9-yloxy)ethyl)-4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzenesulfonamide(Intermediate FR)

Step 1—Tert-butyl9-(2-(4-((6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenylsulfonamido)ethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl9-(2-aminoethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate (120 mg, 384umol, Intermediate FQ) and DIEA (397 mg, 3.07 mmol), 4A MS (100 mg, 384umol) in DCM (2 mL) was added4-((6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzene-1-sulfonylchloride (191 mg, 422 umol, Intermediate CW), then the mixture wasstirred 25° C. for 10 min. On completion, the reaction mixture wasquenched with H₂O (2 mL) at 20° C., and extracted with DCM mL (2 mL×3).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2 mL×2), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound (300 mg) as white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 729.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl9-(2-(4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenylsulfonamido)ethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate

To a solution of Pd/C (500 mg, 471 umol, 10 wt %) in THF (3 mL) wasadded DIEA (106 mg, 822 umol, 143 uL) and tert-butyl9-(2-(4-((6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenylsulfonamido)ethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate(300 mg, 411 umol). Then the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h underH₂ atmosphere (15 PSI). On completion, the reaction mixture was filteredand concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (120 mg) as brownsolid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 695.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—N-(2-(3-azaspiro[5.5]undecan-9-yloxy)ethyl)-4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzenesulfonamide

A solution of tert-butyl9-(2-(4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenylsulfonamido)ethoxy)-3-azaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate(120 mg, 170 umol) in DCM (5 mL) and HCl/dioxane (4 M, 1 mL) was stirredat 25° C. for 1 h. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the title compound (100 mg) as whitesolid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 595.2 (M+H)⁺.

3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)propanal(Intermediate FS)

Step1—3-[5-(3-Hydroxyprop-1-enyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (1.00g, 2.96 mmol, Intermediate J) and prop-2-en-1-ol (350 mg, 6.03 mmol) indioxane (10.0 mL) was added P(t-Bu)₃ (1.20 g, 591 umol, 10 wt %),Pd₂(dba)₃ (270 mg, 295 umol) and DIPEA (496 mg, 3.84 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 20° C. for 16 hours under N₂. On completion, the mixturewas concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by reverse phasechromatography (0.1% FA) to give the title compound (750 mg, 80% yield)as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.74 (s, 1H), 11.08 (s,1H), 9.80-9.62 (m, 1H), 7.11-7.07 (m, 1H), 7.01 (d, J 8.0 Hz, 1H),6.95-6.93 (m, 1H), 6.96-6.83 (m, 1H), 5.41-5.25 (m, 1H), 3.31 (s, 3H),2.94-2.89 (m, 2H), 2.81-2.76 (m, 1H), 2.75-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.65-2.54 (m,1H), 2.04-1.94 (m, 1H).

Step2—3-[5-(3-Hydroxypropyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of3-[5-[(E)-3-hydroxyprop-1-enyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (750 mg, 2.38 mmol) in THF (30.0 mL) was added PtO₂ (54.0 mg,237 umol). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 16 hours under H₂ (15psi). On completion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by reverse phasechromatography (0.1% FA) to give the title compound (220 mg, 29% yield)as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.08 (s, 1H), 7.06-6.96 (m,2H), 6.90-6.82 (m, 1H), 5.38-5.27 (m, 1H), 3.45-3.42 (m, 2H), 3.33 (s,3H), 2.98-2.78 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.68 (m, 1H), 2.64-2.60 (m, 1H), 2.59-2.52(m, 1H), 2.05-1.93 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.66 (m, 2H).

Step3—3-[1-(2,6-Dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]propanal

To a solution of3-[5-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(220 mg, 693 umol) in DCM (10.0 mL) was added DMP (352 mg, 831 umol).The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hour. On completion, the mixturewas quenched with saturated Na₂S₂O₃ (30 mL) and washed with saturatedNaHCO₃ (2×30 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (200 mg,91% yield) as yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 316.1 (M+H)⁺.

8-cyclopentyl-2-((2-methyl-4-(piperazin-1-ylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(Intermediate FT)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-((4-((6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenyl)sulfonyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl piperazine-1-carboxylate (90.3 mg, 485 umol,CAS #143238-38-4) in DCM (2 mL) was added DIEA (285 mg, 2.21 mmol) and4A molecular sieves (200 mg), then4-((6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzene-1-sulfonylchloride (200 mg, 441 umol, Intermediate CW) was added and the mixturewas stirred at 20° C. for 30 min. The reaction mixture was filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (100 mg,38% yield) as a orange solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 603.5 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl4-((4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenyl)sulfonyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-((4-((6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenyl)sulfonyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(180 mg, 298 umol) in THF (2 mL) was added TEA (90.6 mg, 895 umol) andPd/C (316 mg, 298 umol). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 4 h underH₂ atmosphere (15 PSI). The reaction mixture was filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (100 mg,59% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 569.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—8-Cyclopentyl-2-((2-methyl-4-(piperazin-1-ylsulfonyl)phenyl)amino)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one

A solution of tert-butyl4-((4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenyl)sulfonyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(100 mg, 175 umol) in HCl/dioxane (1 mL) was stirred at 20° C. for 20min. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the title compound (70 mg) as an orangesolid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 469.2 (M+H)⁺.

6-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)hex-5-ynal(Intermediate FU)

Step1—3-(5-(6-Hydroxyhex-1-yn-1-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of hex-5-yn-1-ol (483 mg, 4.93 mmol) (CAS #928-90-5) and3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(2 g, 5.91 mmol, Intermediate J) in ACN (10 mL) and THF (10 mL) wasadded XPhos Pd G3 (1.25 g, 1.48 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (8.03 g, 24.6 mmol).Then the mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 12 h under N₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with sat. NH₄Cl (20 mL) at0° C., and then diluted with EtOAc (20 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (20mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with sat. NaCl (20 mL×3),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 0/1) to give the title compound(1.3 g, 74% yield) as an orange solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 356.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—6-(1-(2,6-Dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)hex-5-ynal

To a solution of3-(5-(6-hydroxyhex-1-yn-1-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(200 mg, 562 umol) in DCM (2 mL) was added DMP (358 mg, 844 umol) at 0°C. The mixture was stirred at 0-20° C. for 12 hr. On completion, thereaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (10 mL) at 25° C., and thendiluted with Na₂SO₃ (10 mL) and extracted with DCM (10 mL×3). Thecombined organic layers were washed with NaHCO₃ (10 mL×3), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give aresidue. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(ISCO®; 15 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜100% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 20 mL/min) to give the title compound(80 mg, 40% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 354.2 (M+H)⁺.

(1S,3R)-3-(5-(1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylpyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (Intermediate FV)

To a solution of(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylpyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (200 mg, 624.16 umol, Intermediate CK) and1-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadec-14-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid(185.2 mg, 567.4 umol, Intermediate CI) in ACN (5 mL) were added DIEA(734 mg, 5.67 mmol) and T3P (1.7 g, 2.6 mmol, 50% solution), and themixture was stirred at 80° C. for 41 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (5 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (7 mL×2).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (5 mL×3), dried overNa₂SO₄ and evaporated. The residue was purified by column chromatography(SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 1/1) to give the titlecompound (200 mg, 56% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 9.93 (s, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=2 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (s, 1H), 6.00 (s, 1H),5.05-4.97 (m, 1H), 4.66 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.12 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.73(t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.54-3.50 (m, 4H), 3.47-3.46 (m, 3H), 3.45 (s, 4H),3.40 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 3.22 (br t, J=6.4 Hz, 5H), 3.07-3.01 (m, 1H),2.39-2.32 (m, 1H), 1.90-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.81-1.69 (m, 8H), 1.51 (s, 9H).

3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-4-(3-(piperidin-4-yloxy)prop-1-yn-1-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate FW)

Step 1—Tert-butyl 4-prop-2-ynoxypiperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl 4-hydroxypiperidine-1-carboxylate (2.00 g,9.94 mmol, CAS #109384-19-2) in anhydrous THF (10 mL) was cooled to 0°C., and subsequently NaH (477 mg, 11.9 mmol, 60% oil dispersion) wasadded. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hr. Then,3-bromoprop-1-yne (1.18 g, 9.94 mmol, 856 uL) was added. The resultingreaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 hrs. On completed, thereaction mixture was quenched with water (1 mL), then diluted with ethylacetate (100 mL). The organic layers were washed with brine (20 mL),dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatographyto give the title compound (2.38 g, 100% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.22 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.84-3.75 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.70(m, 1H), 3.15-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.43 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 1.93-1.82 (m, 2H),1.61-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.47 (s, 9H).

Step 2—Tert-butyl4-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]prop-2-ynoxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate

A suspension of3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (300mg, 887 umol, Intermediate H), tert-butyl4-prop-2-ynoxypiperidine-1-carboxylate (318 mg, 1.33 mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂(124 mg, 177 umol), CuI (33.8 mg, 177 umol), 4A molecular sieves (400mg) and Cs₂CO₃ (1.16 g, 3.55 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was de-gassed undervacuum and purged with N₂ several times and then heated to 80° C. for 2hours under N₂. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated invacuo to remove DMF. The residue was diluted with EA (50 mL) and water(20 mL). After, the organic layer was separated and washed with brine (5mL×2), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified byreverse phase to give the title compound (222 mg, 48% yield) as a yellowsolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),6.92 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.69 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.13 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8Hz, 1H), 4.39 (s, 2H), 3.76-3.66 (m, 6H), 3.09-3.03 (m, 2H), 2.94-2.84(m, 1H), 2.82-2.71 (m, 1H), 2.71-2.59 (m, 1H), 2.22-2.11 (m, 1H),1.83-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.57-1.49 (m, 2H), 1.39 (s, 9H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z441.2 (M+H-56)⁺.

Step3—3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[3-(4-piperidyloxy)prop-1-ynyl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a mixture of tert-butyl4-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]prop-2-ynoxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate (1.50 g, 3.02 mmol) in DCM (30 mL) wasadded TFA (23.1 g, 202 mmol, 15 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at20° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (1.50 g, 97% yield, TFA salt) as yellowoil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 397.2 (M+H)⁺.

3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-4-(piperazin-1-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate FY)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-(3-methoxycarbonyl-2-nitro-phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of methyl 3-fluoro-2-nitro-benzoate (10.0 g, 50.2 mmol,CAS #1214353-57-7) and tert-butyl piperazine-1-carboxylate (11.2 g, 60.3mmol, CAS #143238-38-4) in ACN (100 mL) was added DIPEA (19.5 g, 151mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 12 hrs. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue wasdissolved in water (200 mL), then extracted with EA (2×200 mL). Theorganic layer was washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried with Na₂SO₄,filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (18.3 g, 100% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.86 (dd, J=1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.74-7.68 (m, 1H), 3.83(s, 3H), 3.40-3.35 (m, 4H), 2.88-2.84 (m, 4H), 1.41 (s, 9H).

Step 2—Tert-butyl4-(2-amino-3-methoxycarbonyl-phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-(3-methoxycarbonyl-2-nitro-phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (17.0 g,46.5 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added Pd/C (2.00 g, 10 wt %). The reactionmixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 hrs under H₂ (15 Psi) atmosphere.On completion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (15.2 g, 97% yield) asa yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.67 (dd, J=1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H),7.10 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.61 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.24 (br s, 2H),4.28-3.95 (m, 2H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 3.16-2.84 (m, 4H), 2.80-2.55 (m, 2H),1.49 (s, 9H).

Step 3—Tert-butyl4-[3-methoxycarbonyl-2-(methylamino)phenyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-(2-amino-3-methoxycarbonyl-phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (15.0 g,44.7 mmol) in 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-ol (40 mL) was added methyltrifluoromethanesulfonate (9.54 g, 58.1 mmol) at 0° C. The reactionmixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hr. On completion, the mixture wasdiluted with water (200 mL), then extracted with EA (2×200 mL). Theorganic layer was washed with brine (2×200 mL), dried with Na₂SO₄,filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (15.0 g, 96% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.16-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.46 (dd, J=1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.77 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.55-3.45 (m, 4H),2.87 (s, 3H), 2.80-2.74 (m, 4H), 1.42 (s, 9H).

Step 4—3-(4-Tert-butoxycarbonylpiperazin-1-yl)-2-(methylamino)benzoicacid

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[3-methoxycarbonyl-2-(methylamino)phenyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(14.0 g, 40.1 mmol) in a mixed solvent of H₂O (20 mL) and MeOH (140 mL)was added NaOH (4.81 g, 120 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at70° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo.The residue was diluted with water (200 mL), and extracted with EA (100mL). The organic layer was discarded. The aqueous phase was acidifiedwith HCl (1N) to pH=3-5, and extracted with EA (2×100 mL). The organiclayer was washed with brine (200 mL), dried with Na₂SO₄, filtered andthe filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was triturated withMeOH/H₂O (1:10, 100 mL) and filtered. The filter cake was dried in vacuoto give the title compound (9.60 g, 71% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 336.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step 5—Tert-butyl4-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-(4-tert-butoxycarbonylpiperazin-1-yl)-2-(methylamino)benzoic acid(9.60 g, 28.6 mmol) and DIPEA (11.1 g, 85.9 mmol) in t-BuOH (200 mL) wasadded DPPA (7.88 g, 28.6 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 85°C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was diluted with water (200 mL), and extracted with EA (2×200mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (200 mL) and concentratedin vacuo. The residue was purified by reverse phase (0.1% FA condition)to give the title compound (3.35 g, 35% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.84 (s, 1H), 6.94-6.87 (m, 1H), 6.85-6.79 (m,1H), 6.75 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.06-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.55 (s, 3H),3.20-2.87 (m, 4H), 2.76-2.56 (m, 2H), 1.42 (s, 9H).

Step 6—Tert-butyl4-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate (3.30 g,9.93 mmol) in THF (50 mL) was added t-BuOK (1.67 g, 14.9 mmol) at 0° C.1 hr later, and a solution of[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (4.54 g, 11.9 mmol, Intermediate G) in THF (20mL) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 3 hrs. Oncompletion, the mixture was acidified with FA to pH=3-5, diluted withwater (300 mL), then extracted with EA (2×300 mL). The organic layer waswashed with brine (200 mL) and concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by reverse phase flash (0.1% FA condition) to give the titlecompound (3.90 g, 70% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 564.3(M+H)⁺.

Step7—3-(3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-piperazin-1-yl-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(3.90 g, 6.92 mmol) in TFA (40 mL) was added TfOH (5 mL). The reactionmixture was stirred at 65° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by reverse phase flash(0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (1.70 g, 63% yield, FAsalt) as a blue solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.09 (s, 1H),7.06-6.99 (m, 1H), 6.96-6.92 (m, 2H), 5.36 (dd, J=5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H),3.63 (s, 3H), 3.35-3.25 (m, 4H), 3.16-2.97 (m, 4H), 2.91-2.82 (m, 1H),2.76-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.93 (m, 1H).

1-((4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenyl)sulfonyl)piperidine-4-carbaldehyde(Intermediate FZ)

Step1—6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-2-((4-((4-(hydroxymethyl)piperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)-2-methylphenyl)amino)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one

To a solution of 4-piperidylmethanol (530 mg, 4.61 mmol, CAS #6457-49-4)in DCM (20 mL) was added DIEA (2.71 g, 20.9 mmol, 3.65 mL), 4A molecularsieves (2 g) and4-((6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzene-1-sulfonylchloride (1.9 g, 4.19 mmol, Intermediate CW). The mixture was stirred at20° C. for 30 min. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by flash silica gel chromatography (ISCO®; 40 g SepaFlash®Silica Flash Column, Eluent of 0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ethergradient @ 100 mL/min) to give the title compound (2 g, 90% yield) as awhite solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 532.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—8-Cyclopentyl-2-((4-((4-(hydroxymethyl)piperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)-2-methylphenyl)amino)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one

To a solution of6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-2-((4-((4-(hydroxymethyl)piperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)-2-methylphenyl)amino)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(100 mg, 200 umol) in THF (20 mL) was added TEA (57.0 mg, 563 umol) andPd/C (1 g, 943 umol, 10 wt). The mixture was then stirred at 20° C. for4 h under H₂ atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture wasfiltered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (50 mg, 54% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 498.2(M+H)⁺.

Step3—1-((4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenyl)sulfonyl)piperidine-4-carbaldehyde

To a solution of8-cyclopentyl-2-((4-((4-(hydroxymethyl)piperidin-1-yl)sulfonyl)-2-methylphenyl)amino)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(500 mg, 1.00 mmol) in DCE (5 mL) was added DMP (639 mg, 1.51 mmol, 466uL) at 0° C. Then the mixture was stirred at 0-25° C. for 2 h. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was washed with Na₂SO₃ (2 mL×2) at 25°C., and then diluted with NaHCO₃ (2 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2mL×2). The combined organic layers were washed with sat. NaCl (2 mL×2),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (ISCO®; 40 g SepaFlash® Silica Flash Column, Eluent of0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 50 mL/min) to give thetitle compound as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 496.3 (M+H)⁺.

3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-4-(piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate GA)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]methyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of 3-[4-(chloromethyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (400 mg, 1.30 mmol, Intermediate FH) and tert-butylpiperazine-1-carboxylate (200 mg, 1.07 mmol, CAS #143238-38-4) in ACN(5.00 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (297 mg, 2.15 mmol). The mixture was stirredat 80° C. for 3 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was filteredand concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified byreversed phase (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (430 mg,87% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.57 (s, 1H),7.02-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.95-6.89 (m, 1H), 6.81-6.75 (m, 1H), 5.27 (dd,J=5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.75-3.67 (m, 2H), 3.47-3.35 (m, 4H),2.99-2.90 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.80-2.68 (m, 1H), 2.55-2.35 (m,4H), 2.29-2.17 (m, 1H), 1.46 (s, 9H).

Step2—3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-(piperazin-1-ylmethyl)benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl 4-[[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl] methyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate (60.0 mg, 131 umol) in DCM (5.00 mL) was addedHCl/dioxane (4 M, 1.00 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at 20° C.for 0.5 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (50.0 mg, 96% yield, HCl salt) as awhite solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 358.1 (M+H)⁺.

2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)(methyl)amino)cyclohexyl)oxy)ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (Intermediate GB)

Step 1—Tert-butyl2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)(methyl)amino)cyclohexyl)oxy)acetate

To a solution of tert-butyl2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)cyclohexyl)oxy)acetate (3.50g, 9.63 mmol, CAS #27489-63-0) in DMF (40 mL) was added NaH (578 mg,14.5 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) under N₂ at 0° C. and themixture was stirred for 0.5 h. Then CH₃I (2.73 g, 19.3 mmol) was addedand the reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h. On completion,the reaction was quenched with sat. NH₄Cl (50 mL), then extracted withEtOAc (80 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (50mL×4), dried over Na₂SO₄ and evaporated. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO2, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 9/1)to afford the title compound (2.40 g, 66% yield) as a white solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.41-7.28 (m, 5H), 5.14 (s, 2H), 3.99 (d, J=1.6Hz, 2H), 3.33-3.23 (m, 1H), 2.79 (s, 3H), 2.14 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 1.76(d, J=10.4 Hz, 2H), 1.49 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 13H).

Step 2—Benzyl ((1r,4r)-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)cyclohexyl)(methyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)(methyl)amino)cyclohexyl)oxy)acetate(2.40 g, 6.36 mmol) in THF (30 mL) was added LAH (362 mg, 9.54 mmol)under N₂ at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h. Oncompletion, the reaction was quenched by addition H₂O (2.16 mL),filtered and evaporated to afford the title compound (1.60 g) as acolorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=7.37-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.33-7.32(m, 1H), 7.27-7.19 (m, 1H), 5.15 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 5.07 (s, 2H),4.55-4.47 (m, 4H), 3.82 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.16-3.13 (m, 1H), 2.73 (s,3H), 1.99 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 2H), 1.78-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.56 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H),1.14 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H).

Step3—2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)(methyl)amino)cyclohexyl)oxy)ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate

To a solution of benzyl((1r,4r)-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)cyclohexyl)(methyl)carbamate (1.60 g, 5.21mmol) in DCM (16 mL) was added TEA (1.05 g, 10.4 mmol), DMAP (159 mg,1.30 mmol) and TosCl (1.19 g, 6.25 mmol) under N₂ at 0° C. and themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h. On completion, the reactionmixture was diluted with water (15 mL), and extracted with DCM (15mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (8 mL×3),dried over Na₂SO₄ and evaporated. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 4/1) toafford the title compound (800 mg, 33% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=7.81-7.75 (m, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H),7.41-7.29 (m, 5H), 5.06 (s, 2H), 4.11-4.07 (m, 2H), 3.85-3.72 (m, 1H),3.57-3.53 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.06 (m, 1H), 2.74-2.69 (m, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H),1.89 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 1.57-1.44 (m, 4H), 1.09 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 2H).

Benzyl ((1r,4r)-4-(2-aminoethoxy)cyclohexyl)(methyl)carbamate(Intermediate GC)

Step 1—Benzyl((1r,4r)-4-(2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)ethoxy)cyclohexyl)(methyl)carbamate

A solution of2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((benzyloxy)carbonyl)(methyl)amino)cyclohexyl)oxy)ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (800 mg, 2 mmol, Intermediate GB) and potassium1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-ide (482 mg, 2.60 mmol) in DMF (8 mL) was stirredat 50° C. for 3 h. On completion, the mixture was poured into H₂O (5 mL)and filtered. The filter cake was concentrated in vacuo to afford thetitle compound (680 mg, 90% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ=7.90-7.81 (m, 4H), 7.40-7.26 (m, 5H), 5.05 (s, 2H), 3.84-3.74(m, 1H), 3.73-3.68 (m, 2H), 3.64-3.58 (m, 2H), 3.26-3.16 (m, 1H), 2.70(s, 3H), 1.92 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H), 1.58-1.47 (m, 4H), 1.12 (dd, J=5.2,11.2 Hz, 2H).

Step 2—Benzyl ((1r,4r)-4-(2-aminoethoxy)cyclohexyl)(methyl)carbamate

To a solution of benzyl((1r,4r)-4-(2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)ethoxy)cyclohexyl)(methyl)carbamate(680 mg, 1.56 mmol) in EtOH (14 mL) was added N₂H4.H₂O (398 mg, 7.79mmol). The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. On completion, themixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford the titlecompound (470 mg) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ=7.43-7.28 (m, 5H), 5.07 (s, 2H), 3.88-3.77 (m, 1H), 3.47-3.41 (m, 2H),3.19-3.13 (m, 1H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 2.67-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.97 (m, 2H),1.56 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 3H), 1.25-1.12 (m, 3H).

4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methyl-N-(2-(((1r,4r)-4-(methylamino)cyclohexyl)oxy)ethyl)benzenesulfonamide(Intermediate GD)

Step 1—Benzyl((1r,4r)-4-(2-(4-((6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenylsulfonamido)ethoxy)cyclohexyl)(methyl)carbamate

To a solution of benzyl((1r,4r)-4-(2-aminoethoxy)cyclohexyl)(methyl)carbamate (446 mg, 1.46mmol, Intermediate GC) in DCM (6 mL) was added DIEA (855 mg, 6.62 mmol),4A molecular sieves (600 mg) and4-((6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzene-1-sulfonylchloride (600 mg, 1.32 mmol, Intermediate CW). The mixture was stirredat 25° C. for 1 h. On completion, the mixture was filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography(SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=1/1 to 1/2) to afford the titlecompound (900 mg, 94% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ=9.68 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.68 (m, 2H),7.65-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.40-7.30 (m, 5H), 5.76 (s, 1H), 5.06 (s, 2H),3.86-3.73 (m, 1H), 3.39 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.17-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.89 (q,J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.14-2.09 (m, 2H), 1.97-1.92(m, 2H), 1.76-1.64 (m, 5H), 1.56-1.46 (m, 5H), 1.13 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 2H).

Step2—4-((8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methyl-N-(2-(((1r,4r)-4-(methylamino)cyclohexyl)oxy)ethyl)benzenesulfonamide

To a solution of benzyl((1r,4r)-4-(2-(4-((6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylphenylsulfonamido)ethoxy)cyclohexyl)(methyl)carbamate(300 mg, 0.415 mmol) and DIEA (161 mg, 1.24 mmol) in EtOH (3 mL) wasadded Pd/C (150 mg, 10 wt %) under N₂. The suspension was degassed undervacuum and purged with H₂ several times. The mixture was stirred underH₂ (15 psi) at 25° C. for 2 hours. Then additional Pd/C (300 mg, 10 wt%) was added to and the mixture was stirred under H₂ (15 psi) at 25° C.for 12 hrs. On completion, the mixture was filtered and concentrated invacuo to afford the title compound (230 mg) as a yellow oil. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 555.3 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl 3-(2-(tosyloxy)ethoxy)azetidine-1-carboxylate (IntermediateGE)

Step 1—Tert-butyl 3-(2-(tert-butoxy)-2-oxoethoxy)azetidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl 3-hydroxyazetidine-1-carboxylate (10 g, 57.7mmol, CAS #141699-55-0) in DMF (100 mL) was added NaH (2.77 g, 69.2mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at25° C. for 1 h and then tert-butyl 2-bromoacetate (16.9 g, 86.6 mmol)was added and the mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 2 h. On completion,the reaction mixture was quenched with NH₄Cl (100 mL) and extracted withEtOAC (100 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(100 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄ and evaporated. The residue was purifiedby silica gel chromatography (Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1˜3/1) togive the title compound (11 g, 66% yield)) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=4.32 (tt, J=4.4, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (dd, J=6.4, 10.0Hz, 2H), 3.94-3.89 (m, 4H), 1.47 (s, 9H), 1.43 (s, 9H).

Step 2—Tert-butyl 3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)azetidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl3-(2-(tert-butoxy)-2-oxoethoxy)azetidine-1-carboxylate (8.8 g, 31 mmol)in THF (90 mL) was added LAH (1.74 g, 45.9 mmol) at 0° C. and themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h. On completion, the mixture wasquenched with H₂O (1.8 mL) and 15% NaOH aqueous solution (1.8 mL), moreH₂O (6 mL), and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min. Then themixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to give the titlecompound (4.4 g) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=4.27-4.16(m, 1H), 4.16-3.94 (m, 4H), 3.83-3.74 (m, 2H), 3.71-3.64 (m, 4H),3.58-3.51 (m, 3H), 3.41 (td, J=4.4, 9.2 Hz, 5H), 3.00-2.88 (m, 2H), 2.29(s, 3H), 1.37 (s, 9H).

Step 3—Tert-butyl 3-(2-(tosyloxy)ethoxy)azetidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl 3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)azetidine-1-carboxylate(4.4 g, 20.3 mmol) in DCM (80 mL) and THF (20 mL) was added TEA (4.10 g,40.5 mmol), DMAP (618 mg, 5.06 mmol) and 4-methylbenzenesulfonylchloride (5.79 g, 30.4 mmol), then the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for12 h. On completion, the mixture was quenched with water (100 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (100 mL×3). The combined organic layer was washedwith brine (100 mL×3) and dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo.The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: YMC Triart C18 250*50mm*7 um; mobile phase: [water (ammonia hydroxide v/v)-ACN]; B %:48%-78%, 15 min) to give the title compound (2.1 g, 28% yield) as ayellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.85-7.79 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.34 (m,3H), 4.21-4.15 (m, 3H), 4.05-3.98 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.70 (m, 2H), 3.62-3.56(m, 2H), 2.47 (s, 4H), 1.45 (s, 10H).

3-(5-(1-(2-(azetidin-3-yloxy)ethyl)piperidin-4-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate GF)

Step 1—Tert-butyl3-(2-(4-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)azetidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl3-(2-(tosyloxy)ethoxy)azetidine-1-carboxylate (250 mg, 673 umol,Intermediate GE) in DMF (2 mL) was added3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-5-(piperidin-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(192 mg, 560 umol, Intermediate DB from SMA) and DIEA (217.5 mg, 1.68mmol, 293.08 uL), then the mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 12 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with NH₄Cl (5 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (10 mL×2). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (7 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄ and evaporated. The crude productwas purified by reversed-phase HPLC (0.1% FA condition) to afford thetitle compound (40 mg, 13% yield) as white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 542.3(M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-(5-(1-(2-(azetidin-3-yloxy)ethyl)piperidin-4-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl3-(2-(4-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)azetidine-1-carboxylate(40 mg, 73.9 umol) in DCM (2 mL) was added TFA (0.4 mL), then themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 4 h. On completion, the mixture wasfiltered and concentrated. The crude product was purified byreversed-phase HPLC (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (60mg) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 442.2 (M+H)⁺.

Intermediate GG

Tert-butyl ((1r,4r)-4-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)cyclohexyl)carbamate(Intermediate GH)

Step 1—Ethyl2-(((1r,4r)-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)cyclohexyl)oxy)acetate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-(4-hydroxycyclohexyl)carbamate (12 g, 56mmol, CAS #111300-06-2) in DCM (100 mL) was added diacetoxyrhodium (1.23g, 5.57 mmol) and ethyl 2-diazoacetate (47.7 g, 334 mmol) at 0° C. undernitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 20° C. for 5 h undernitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction was poured into water(150 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×100 mL). The combinedorganic phase is washed with brine (2×80 mL), and dried over sodiumsulfate. Then the mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentratedto give a residue. The residue was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel (eluted with petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=100:1 to 100:20)to give the title compound (II g, 65% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ=4.43-4.31 (m, 1H), 3.74-3.68 (m, 2H), 3.59-3.54 (m, 2H),3.51-3.37 (m, 1H), 3.27 (qt, J=3.6, 10.8 Hz, 1H), 2.02 (br s, 4H), 1.44(s, 9H), 1.41-1.33 (m, 2H), 1.21-1.11 (m, 2H).

Step 2—Tert-butyl ((1r,4r)-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)cyclohexyl)carbamate

To a solution of ethyl2-[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)cyclohexoxy]acetate (11 g, 37 mmol) inTHF (110 mL) and MeOH (22 mL) was added LiBH₄ (2.87 g, 131 mmol) at 0°C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 20° C. for 2 hunder nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction was quenched withsaturated citric acid aqueous solution (120 mL) and extracted with ethylacetate (100 mL×2). The combined organic phase is washed with brine (60mL×2), and dried over sodium sulfate. The mixture was then filtered andthe filtrate was concentrated to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel (eluted with petroleumether:ethyl acetate=100:1 to 100:20) to give the title compound (6.5 g,69% yield) as yellow gum. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=4.46-4.27 (m, 1H),3.73-3.67 (m, 2H), 3.61-3.53 (m, 2H), 3.50-3.37 (m, 1H), 3.33-3.19 (m,1H), 2.04 (br dd, J=2.1, 10.5 Hz, 4H), 1.50-1.42 (m, 9H), 1.41-1.33 (m,2H), 1.21-1.08 (m, 2H).

Step 3—Tert-butyl((1r,4r)-4-(2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethoxy)cyclohexyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)cyclohexyl]carbamate(0.4 g, 2 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added NaH (123 mg, 3.08 mmol, 60%dispersion in mineral oil) and 3-bromoprop-1-yne (366 mg, 3.08 mmol) at0° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 20° C. for10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction was pouredinto saturated ammonium chloride aqueous solution (10 mL) and extractedwith ethyl acetate (2×15 mL). The combined organic phase was washed withbrine (2×10 mL), and dried over sodium sulfate. Then the mixture wasfiltered and the filtrate was concentrated to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (eluted withpetroleum ether:ethyl acetate=100:1 to 100:20) to give the titlecompound (450 mg, 98% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ=4.48-4.28 (m, 1H), 4.21 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.73-3.58 (m, 4H),3.51-3.35 (m, 1H), 3.25 (tt, J=3.6, 10.4 Hz, 1H), 2.42 (t, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 2.08-1.96 (m, 4H), 1.49-1.41 (m, 8H), 1.40-1.32 (m, 2H), 1.20-1.05(m, 2H).

3-(5-((Z)-4-(2-(((1r,4r)-4-aminocyclohexyl)oxy)ethoxy)-2-chlorobut-1-en-1-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate GI)

Step 1—Tert-butyl((1r,4r)-4-(2-((3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)oxy)ethoxy)cyclohexyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[4-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)cyclohexyl]carbamate (0.45 g, 1.51 mmol,Intermediate GH) and3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (562mg, 1.66 mmol, Intermediate J) in THF (4.5 mL) and ACN (4.5 mL) wasadded Cs₂CO₃ (2.47 g, 7.57 mmol) and XPhos Pd G3 (384 mg, 453 umol) at20° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 60° C. for10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction was pouredinto water (10 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (15 mL×2). Thecombined organic phase is washed with brine (10 mL×2), dried over sodiumsulfate. Then filtered to get the filtrate and concentrated to give aresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel(eluted with petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=100:1 to 100:80). Give thetitle compound (550 mg, 65.5% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ=7.11 (dd, J=1.2, 8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (s, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 5.13 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.42-4.25 (m, 3H), 3.70-3.64 (m,2H), 3.63-3.57 (m, 2H), 3.35 (s, 4H), 3.19 (tt, J=3.6, 10.4 Hz, 1H),2.92-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.22-2.11 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.85 (m, 4H), 1.62-1.49 (m,2H), 1.40-1.34 (m, 9H), 1.33-1.26 (m, 2H), 1.11-0.97 (m, 2H).

Step2—3-(5-((Z)-4-(2-(((1r,4r)-4-aminocyclohexyl)oxy)ethoxy)-2-chlorobut-1-en-1-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

A solution of tert-butylN-[4-[2-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]prop-2-ynoxy]ethoxy]cyclohexyl]carbamate(400 mg, 721 umol) in HCl/dioxane (4 M, 5 mL) at 0° C. under nitrogenflow. Then the reaction was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h under nitrogenatmosphere. On completion, the reaction was concentrated to give thetitle compound (400 mg) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 491.2(M+H)⁺.

2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((tert-butyldiphenylsilyl)oxy)methyl)cyclohexyl)oxy)ethanamine(Intermediate GJ)

Step 1—(1r,4r)-4-(((tert-butyldiphenylsilyl)oxy)methyl)cyclohexanol

To a solution of 4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanol (10 g, 76.8 mmol, CAS#3685-27-6) and imidazole (5.75 g, 84.5 mmol) in DMF (300 mL) was addedTBDPSCl (22.1 g, 80.6 mmol) at 0° C., then the mixture was stirred at25° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixture was quenched with water (300mL) and extracted with EtOAc (300 mL×3). The combined organic layers waswashed with brine (300 mL×3) and dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 3/1) to afford the title compound(19 g, 67% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.71-7.63(m, 4H), 7.48-7.35 (m, 6H), 3.56 (tt, J=4.4, 10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.47 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.33-1.20 (m, 3H),1.06 (m, 11H).

Step 2—Ethyl2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((tert-butyldiphenylsilyl)oxy)methyl)cyclohexyl)oxy)acetate

To a solution of(1r,4r)-4-(((tert-butyldiphenylsilyl)oxy)methyl)cyclohexanol (10 g, 30mmol) and Rh₂(OAc)₄ (1.20 g, 2.71 mmol) in DCM (100 mL) was added ethyl2-diazoacetate (18.5 g, 162 mmol) dropwise at 0° C., then the mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 12 h under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, themixture was quenched with HOAc (50 mL) and H₂O (100 mL), then extractedwith DCM (100 mL×3). The combined organic layer was washed with brine(100 mL×3) and dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo and purifiedby silica gel chromatography (Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1-3/1) toafford the title compound (8 g, 65% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.71-7.61 (m, 4H), 7.44-7.34 (m, 6H), 4.31-4.23 (m,1H), 4.23 (br d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.12 (s, 2H), 3.46 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 2H),3.35-3.21 (m, 1H), 2.18-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.05 (s, 9H).

Step3—2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((tert-butyldiphenylsilyl)oxy)methyl)cyclohexyl)oxy)ethanol

To a solution of ethyl2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]acetate (6 g, 10mmol) in THF (60 mL) and MeOH (12 mL) was added LiBH₄ (862 mg, 39.5mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 0-20° C. for 2 h. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with addition saturatedcitric acid aqueous solution (120 mL) at 0° C., and then diluted withEtOAc (120 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (120 mL×3). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (120 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residuewas purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=5/1 to 1/1) to afford the title compound (5 g, 92% yield) as awhite solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 413.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step4—2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((tert-butyldiphenylsilyl)oxy)methyl)cyclohexyl)oxy)ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate

To a solution of2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethanol (5 g,12.1 mmol) in DCM (80 mL) and THF (20 mL) was added TEA (2.45 g, 24.2mmol), DMAP (370 mg, 3.03 mmol), and TosCl (3.47 g, 18.1 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixture wasquenched with water (100 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (100 mL×3). Thecombined organic layers was washed with brine (100 mL×3) and dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by silica gelchromatography (Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1-3/1) to afford thetitle compound (4 g, 58% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ=7.82 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.66 (dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz, 4H), 7.47-7.31 (m,8H), 4.22-4.13 (m, 2H), 3.69-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.46 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H),3.22-3.08 (m, 1H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 1.96 (br d, J=9.6 Hz, 2H), 1.87-1.77(m, 2H), 1.48 (dt, J=2.4, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 1.27 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 1.21-1.10(m, 2H), 1.06 (s, 9H), 1.02-0.85 (m, 3H).

Step5—2-(2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((tert-butyldiphenylsilyl)oxy)methyl)cyclohexyl)oxy)ethyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione

To a solution of2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (2 g, 3.53 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was added(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)potassium (980 mg, 5.29 mmol), then themixture was stirred at 50° C. for 4 h. On completion, the mixture wasquenched with water (10 mL) and filtered. The filter cake was washedwith water (10 mL×3) to afford the title compound (2 g) as a yellowsolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.88 (dd, J=3.2, 5.2 Hz, 2H), 7.74 (dd,J=3.2, 5.2 Hz, 2H), 7.66 (dd, J=1.6, 7.6 Hz, 4H), 7.48-7.32 (m, 6H),3.95-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.69 (m, 2H), 3.45 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.28-3.18(m, 1H), 2.05-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.56-1.45 (m, 1H),1.26-1.13 (m, 2H), 1.10-0.91 (m, 11H).

Step6—2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((tert-butyldiphenylsilyl)oxy)methyl)cyclohexyl)oxy)ethanamine

To a solution of2-[2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]isoindoline-1,3-dione(2 g, 3.69 mmol) in EtOH (80 mL) was added NH₂NH₂.H₂O (1.63 g, 27.6mmol, 85% solution), and the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. Oncompletion, the mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to affordthe title compound (1.2 g) as a yellow gum. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 442.3(M+K)⁺.

4-((6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-N-(2-(((1r,4r)-4-formylcyclohexyl)oxy)ethyl)-3-methylbenzenesulfonamide(Intermediate GK)

Step1—N-(2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((tert-butyldiphenylsilyl)oxy)methyl)cyclohexyl)oxy)ethyl)-4-((6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzenesulfonamide

To a solution of4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (500 mg, 1.10 mmol, Intermediate CW) and2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethanamine (681mg, 1.65 mmol, Intermediate GJ) in DCM (10 mL) was added DIEA (712 mg,5.51 mmol) and 4A molecular sieves (500 mg), then the mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 30 min. On completion, the mixture was filteredand concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound (900 mg) as ayellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 828.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—4-((6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-N-(2-(((1r,4r)-4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl)oxy)ethyl)-3-methylbenzenesulfonamide

A solution ofN-[2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]-4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonamide(900 mg, 1.09 mmol) in TBAF (2 M, 10 mL) was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h.On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo and purified byreversed-phase HPLC (0.1% FA condition) to afford the title compound(250 mg, 39% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.57 (s,1H), 8.33 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.42 (br s, 1H), 5.92(quin, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.85 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 3.54 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H),3.46 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.18-3.09 (m, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.36-2.25 (m,2H), 2.13-1.98 (m, 5H), 1.96-1.78 (m, 5H), 1.75-1.66 (m, 3H), 1.50-1.40(m, 2H), 1.25-1.10 (m, 3H), 1.04-0.90 (m, 2H).

Step3—4-((6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-N-(2-(((1r,4r)-4-formylcyclohexyl)oxy)ethyl)-3-methylbenzenesulfonamide

To a solution of4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-N-[2-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexoxy]ethyl]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonamide(200 mg, 338 umol) in DCM (4 mL) was added DMP (215 mg, 508 umol), thenthe mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixturewas quenched with sat. NaHCO₃ (10 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (10mL×3), The combined organic layers was washed with brine (10 mL×3),dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound(250 mg) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.64 (d, J=1.2 Hz,1H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 8.35 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (dd, J=1.6, 7.6 Hz, 1H),8.06-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.94 (ddd, J=1.6, 7.2, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.74 (m,4H), 7.32 (s, 1H), 5.93 (quin, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.83 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H),3.54 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.20-3.10 (m, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.38-2.28 (m,2H), 2.09-1.98 (m, 7H), 1.96-1.85 (m, 3H), 1.76-1.65 (m, 3H), 1.42-1.22(m, 5H).

3-[4-[4-[Azetidin-3-ylmethyl(methyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate GL)

Step 1—Tert-butyl3-[[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-methyl-amino]methyl]azetidine-1-carboxylate

To a mixture of3-[3-methyl-4-[4-(methylamino)-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(100 mg, 245 umol, HCl, Intermediate EG) in a mixed solvent of THF (2mL) and DMF (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (63.3 mg, 490 umol) at −15° C. untilthe pH=8. Then the mixture was stirred at −15° C. for 10 mins, and HOAc(44.1 mg, 735 umol) was added at −15° C. until the pH=6. The mixture wasthen stirred at −15° C. for 20 mins. Subsequently, tert-butyl3-formylazetidine-1-carboxylate (47.6 mg, 257 umol, CAS #177947-96-5)was added and the mixture was stirred at −15° C. for 1 hr. Finally,NaBH(OAc)₃ (103 mg, 490 umol) was added. The resulting reaction mixturewas stirred at −15° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to afford a residue. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Luna C18 100*30 mm*5 um; mobile phase:[water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 3%-33%, 8 min) to give the title compound (60 mg,45% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.09 (s, 1H),6.99-6.84 (m, 3H), 5.38-5.28 (m, 1H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 3.46(d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.14 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 2.89 (s, 1H), 2.71-2.67 (m,2H), 2.63 (s, 2H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.02-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.74 (m, 2H),1.71-1.59 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H), 1.36 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 4H). LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z541.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[4-[4-[Azetidin-3-ylmethyl(methyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl3-[[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-methyl-amino]methyl]azetidine-1-carboxylate (40.0 mg, 73.9umol) in DCM (2 mL) was added TFA (616 mg, 5.40 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (40.0 mg, 97% yield, TFA) as a whitesolid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 441.1 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-(3-oxopropyl)carbamate (Intermediate GM)

To a solution of tert-butyl N-(3-hydroxypropyl)carbamate (500 mg, 2.85mmol, CAS #58885-58-8) in DCM (6 mL) was added DMP (1.45 g, 3.42 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. The reaction mixture wasquenched with Na₂S₂O₃.5H₂O (10 mL), and extracted with DCM (3×20 mL).The combined organic layer was washed with brine (20 mL), dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated invacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 5/1) to give the title compound(300 mg, 60% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.82(s, 1H), 4.91 (d, J=0.8 Hz, 1H), 3.43 (q, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.72 (t, J=5.6Hz, 2H), 1.44 (s, 9H).

3-[4-[4-[3-Aminopropyl(methyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate GN)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[3-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-methyl-amino]propyl]carbamate3109

To a solution of3-[3-methyl-4-[4-(methylamino)-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(100 mg, 269 umol, HCl salt, Intermediate EG) and tert-butylN-(3-oxopropyl)carbamate (60.6 mg, 350 umol, Intermediate GM) in amixture solution of THF (2 mL) and DMF (0.5 mL) was added KOAc (264 mg,2.69 mmol) and NaBH(OAc)₃ (114 mg, 538 umol). The mixture was stirred at0° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was quenched with H₂O (0.5mL) at 0° C. and concentrated in vacuo to afford a residue. The residuewas purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 5%-35%, 9 min) to give the titlecompound (75.0 mg, 52% yield) as a white solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 529.5(M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[4-[4-[3-Aminopropyl(methyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[3-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-methyl-amino]propyl]carbamate (75.0 mg, 141 umol) in DCM (2mL) was added TFA (770 mg, 6.75 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C.for 0.5 hour. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure to give the title compound (75.0 mg, 97% yield, TFA) as a whitesolid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 429.0 (M+H)⁺.

1-[8-[4-(Methylamino)-1-piperidyl]-4-isoquinolyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate GO)

Step 1—4-Bromo-8-chloro-isoquinoline

A mixture of 8-chloroisoquinoline (5.00 g, 30.5 mmol, CAS #34784-07-1),NBS (7.07 g, 39.7 mmol) in HOAc (50 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂three times, and then the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 40 minutesunder N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was neutralizedwith 15% NaOH (20 mL) and the mixture was extracted with EA (3×20 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with water (50 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue.Then the residue was purified by column chromatography to give the titlecompound (400 mg, 73.90% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃-d) δ 9.58 (s, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H), 8.12-8.05 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.66 (m,2H).

Step2—1-(8-Chloro-4-isoquinolyl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2A-dione

To a solution of 4-bromo-8-chloro-isoquinoline (200 mg, 824 umol) and3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl] hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (231 mg, 989umol, Intermediate CS) in DMF (3 mL) was added CuI (47.1 mg, 247 umol),K₂CO₃ (227 mg, 1.65 mmol) and 2-aminoacetic acid (18.5 mg, 247 umol).Then the mixture was purged with N₂ three times and stirred at 140° C.for 8 hours. On completion, the mixture was filtrated, diluted withwater (100 mL) and extracted with EA (5×80 mL). The combined organicphase was dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to give the residue. Then the residue was purified byreversed-phase HPLC (0.1% FA) to give the title compound (99.2 mg,30.41% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.56 (s, 1H),8.72 (s, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.83-7.77 (m,1H), 7.29-7.23 (m, 2H), 6.91-6.84 (m, 2H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 4.01-3.94 (m,1H), 3.80-3.75 (m, 1H), 3.73-3.71 (m, 3H), 3.20-3.12 (m, 1H), 3.01-2.93(m, 1H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 396.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—Tert-butylN-[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]-8-isoquinolyl]-4-piperidyl]-N-methyl-carbamate

To a solution of1-(8-chloro-4-isoquinolyl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(200 mg, 505 umol) and tert-butyl N-methyl-N-(4-piperidyl)carbamate (119mg, 555 umol, CAS #108612-54-0) in dioxane (4 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (329mg, 1.01 mmol) and Pd-PEPPSI-IHept^(Cl)3-Chloropyridine (49.1 mg, 50.5umol), then the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 8 hours. Oncompletion, the mixture was filtered, diluted with water (20 mL) andextracted with EA (4×10 mL). The extract was dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(216 mg, 74.52% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.45(s, 1H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.31-7.24 (m, 3H), 6.88 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.83 (s, 2H), 3.93-3.87 (m,1H), 3.78-3.71 (m, 4H), 3.50-3.42 (m, 2H), 3.17-3.08 (m, 1H), 2.99-2.96(m, 1H), 2.81 (s, 3H), 2.18-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.75-1.68 (m, 2H), 1.43 (s,9H), 0.88-0.70 (m, 3H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 574.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step4—1-[8-[4-(Methylamino)-1-piperidyl]-4-isoquinolyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]-8-isoquinolyl]-4-piperidyl]-N-methyl-carbamate(206 mg, 359 umol) in TFA (0.5 mL) and TfOH (0.05 mL) was stirred at 70°C. for 1 hour. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound (100 mg, 78.80% yield, TFA) as yellow solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 354.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step 5—Tert-butylN-[1-[4-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)-8-isoquinolyl]-4-piperidyl]-N-methyl-carbamate

To a solution of1-[8-[4-(methylamino)-1-piperidyl]-4-isoquinolyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(100 mg, 282 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added Et₃N (787 uL, 5.66 mmol) andBoc₂O (92.6 mg, 424 umol) at 0° C., then the mixture was stirred at 25°C. for 13 hours. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo togive the residue, then the residue was purified by reverse-phase (0.1%FA condition) to give the title compound (70.0 mg, 54.55% yield) asyellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.53 (s, 1H), 9.45 (s, 1H),8.53 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 4.15-3.96 (m, 1H), 3.92-3.86 (m, 1H), 3.72-3.66 (m, 1H),3.48-3.41 (m, 2H), 3.01-2.84 (m, 3H), 2.81 (s, 3H), 2.78-2.71 (m, 1H),2.19-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.43 (s, 9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z454.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step6—1-[8-[4-(Methylamino)-1-piperidyl]-4-isoquinolyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[1-[4-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)-8-isoquinolyl]-4-piperidyl]-N-methyl-carbamate(60 mg, 132 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added TFA (0.5 mL, 6.75 mmol), thenthe mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hour. On completion, the mixturewas concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (58.0 mg, 93.79%yield, TFA) as yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 354.0 (M+H)⁺.

1-[8-[4-[Methyl(4-piperidylmethyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-4-isoquinolyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate GP)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[[[1-[4-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)-8-isoquinolyl]-4-piperidyl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of1-[8-[4-(methylamino)-1-piperidyl]-4-isoquinolyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(100 mg, 213 umol, TFA, Intermediate GO) in THF (1 mL) was added TEA(29.8 uL, 214 umol). Then tert-butyl 4-formylpiperidine-1-carboxylate(41.0 mg, 192 umol, CAS #137076-22-3) and HOAc (12.2 uL, 214 umol) wereadded, and the mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 0.5 hr. ThenNaBH(OAc)₃ (68.0 mg, 321 umol) was added, and the mixture was stirred at−10° C. for 1.5 hrs. On completion, the mixture was quenched with water(1 mL) and concentrated in vacuo to give the residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 5%-35%, 15 min) to give the titlecompound (70.0 mg, 59% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.53 (s, 1H), 9.43 (s, 1H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.68 (m, 1H),7.61 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.00-3.85 (m, 3H),3.72-3.66 (m, 1H), 3.50-3.43 (m, 2H), 3.00-2.92 (m, 2H), 2.88-2.65 (m,6H), 2.53-2.51 (m, 4H), 2.05-1.87 (m, 4H), 1.75-1.72 (m, 3H), 1.40 (s,9H), 1.11-0.94 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 551.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—1-[8-[4-[Methyl(4-piperidylmethyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-4-isoquinolyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[[[1-[4-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)-8-isoquinolyl]-4-piperidyl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(35.0 mg, 63.5 umol) in DCM (0.5 mL) was added HCl/dioxane (3 M, 0.5mL), then the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hour. On completion,the mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (30.0mg, 97% yield, HCl) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 451.2 (M+H)⁺.

1-[8-[4-(methylamino)-1-piperidyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate GQ)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[1-[3-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-yl]-4-piperidyl]-N-methyl-carbamate

A solution of1-(8-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(600 mg, 1.40 mmol, synthesized via Steps 1-2 of Intermediate BN),tert-butylN-methyl-N-(4- piperidyl)carbamate (449 mg, 2.10 mmol), Cs₂CO₃(1.37 g, 4.19 mmol), PD-PEPPSI-IHeptCl₃-Chloropyridine (67.9 mg, 69.8umol) and 4A molecular sieves (50 mg) in dioxane (15 mL) was stirred at100° C. under N₂ for 16 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture wasdiluted with EtOAc (40 mL) and washed with water (30 mL×3). The organiclayer was dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The residue wastriturated with water (20 mL) at 25° C. for 10 min to give the titlecompound (780 mg, 99% yield) as brown solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.78 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.87 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.84-6.79 (m, 1H), 6.54 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.81 (s, 2H),4.11-3.92 (m, 1H), 3.83-3.75 (m, 2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 2.93-3.06 (m, 2H),2.78-2.66 (m, 7H), 1.90-1.81 (m, 2H), 1.65 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 2H), 1.41 (s,9H).

Step2—1-[8-[4-(Methylamino)-1-piperidyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

A solution of tert-butylN-[1-[3-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-yl]-4-piperidyl]-N-methyl-carbamate (200 mg, 355umol) and TfOH (680 mg, 4.53 mmol) in TFA (2 mL) was stirred at 70° C.for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuoto give the title compound (162 mg, 99% yield, TFA) as red oil. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 343.2 (M+H)⁺.

1-[8-[4-[methyl(4-piperidylmethyl]amino]-1-piperidyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate GR)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[[[1-[3-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-yl]-4-piperidyl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of1-[8-[4-(methylamino)-1-piperidyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(162 mg, 354 umol, TFA, Intermediate GQ), TEA (71.8 mg, 709 umol), HOAc(63.9 mg, 1.06 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) and THF (1.5 mL) was added tert-butyl4-formylpiperidine-1-carboxylate (113 mg, 532 umol) and the mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr. Then, NaBH(OAc)₃ (150 mg, 709 umol) wasadded into the above mixture and stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction was quenched with water (0.2 mL) andconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by reversed-phase (0.1%FA condition) to give the title compound (143 mg, 74% yield) as whitesolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.75 (s, 1H), 8.93-8.74 (m, 1H),8.32-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.98-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.12-6.90 (m, 1H), 4.31-4.07 (m,1H), 4.00-3.92 (m, 2H), 3.85-3.75 (m, 2H), 3.51-3.46 (s, 2H), 3.22-3.12(m, 1H), 3.00-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.88-2.69 (m, 9H), 2.19-2.06 (m, 2H),2.00-1.80 (m, 4H), 1.68 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 1.40 (s, 9H), 1.19-1.05 (m,2H).

Step2—1-[8-[4-[Methyl(4-piperidylmethyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

A mixture of tert-butyl4-[[[1-[3-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-yl]-4-piperidyl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate (76.0 mg, 140umol) in HCl/EtOAc (2 mL) was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion,the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (67 mg, 99% yield, HCl) as yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 440.3(M+H)⁺.

3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[4-[2-(4-piperidyl)ethyl]piperazin-1-yl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate GS)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (500mg, 1.48 mmol, Intermediate H) and tert-butyl piperazine-1-carboxylate(550 mg, 2.96 mmol) in dioxane (10 mL) was added 1,3-bis[2,6-bis(1-ethylpropyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide;3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium (254 mg, 295 umol, CAS #1435347-24-2) and Cs₂CO₃ (963mg, 2.96 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 16 hrs under N₂atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was extracted with ethylacetate (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine(20 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtratewas concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified byreversed-phase HPLC (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (200mg, 28% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 444.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[4-[2-(4-piperidyl)ethyl]piperazin-1-yl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl 4-[2-[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]piperazin-1-yl]ethyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate (80.0 mg, 144 umol) in DCM(1 mL) was added TFA (16.5 mg, 144 umol). The mixture was stirred at 25°C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound (70 mg, 86% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 344.0 (M+H)⁺.

3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[4-[2-(4-piperidyl)ethyl]piperazin-1-yl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate GT)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[2-[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]piperazin-1-yl]ethyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-4-piperazin-1-yl-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(77.0 mg, 224 umol, Intermediate GS) and tert-butyl4-(2-oxoethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (56.1 mg, 246 umol, CAS#142374-19-4) in THF (1 mL) and DMF (0.2 mL) was added KOAc (220 mg,2.24 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 6 min. Then added theNaBH(OAc)₃ (95.1 mg, 448 umol) was added and the mixture was stirred at0° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo.The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 13%-43%, 10 min) togive the title compound (80 mg, 64% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 555.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[4-[2-(4-piperidyl)ethyl]piperazin-1-yl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[2-[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]piperazin-1-yl]ethyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate (80.0 mg, 144 umol) in DCM(1 mL) was added TFA (16.4 mg, 144 umol). The mixture was stirred at 25°C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound (70 mg, 85% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 455.4 (M+H)⁺.

4-[(6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-N-(3-piperazin-1-ylpropyl)benzenesulfonamide(Intermediate GU)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[3-[[4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonylamino]propyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl 4-(3-aminopropyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(50.0 mg, 205 umol, CAS #373608-48-1) in a mixture solution of ACN (2mL) and DMSO (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (53.1 mg, 410 umol) and4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (139 mg, 308 umol, Intermediate CW). The mixture was stirred at25° C. for 0.5 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentratedin vacuo to remove the solvent. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters xbridge 150*25 mm 10 um; mobile phase:[water(NH₄HCO₃)-ACN]; B %: 46%-76%, 8 min) to give the title compound(130 mg, 95% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.68(s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (d,J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.53 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 5.78-5.67 (m,1H), 3.27-3.19 (m, 4H), 2.78 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.25-2.21(m, 2H), 2.21-2.16 (m, 4H), 2.15-2.06 (m, 2H), 1.69 (s, 4H), 1.56-1.48(m, 2H), 1.46 (s, 2H), 1.36 (s, 9H). LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 660.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—4-[(6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-N-(3-piperazin-1-ylpropyl)benzenesulfonamide

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[3-[[4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonylamino]propyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(80.0 mg, 121 umol) in DCM (1.5 mL) was added TFA (770 mg, 6.75 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (80.0 mg, 97% yield,TFA) as a white solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 560.2 (M+H)⁺.

3-(3-Methyl-2-oxo-5-piperazin-1-yl-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate GV)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (1.00g, 2.96 mmol, Intermediate J), tert-butyl piperazine-1-carboxylate (1.32g, 5.91 mmol, CAS #57260-71-6), 4A molecular sieves, RuPhos (275 mg, 591umol), and[2-(2-aminophenyl)phenyl]-chloro-palladium;dicyclohexyl-[2-(2,6-diisopropoxyphenyl)phenyl] phosphane (459 mg, 591 umol) in toluene (10mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times, and then the mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 30 minutes under N₂ atmosphere. Then LiHMDS (1M, 10.3 mL) was added slowly into the mixture. The mixture was thenstirred at 80° C. for 2 hours under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, themixture was diluted with DMF (25 mL), and adjusted pH=5 with FA, thenfiltered with DCM and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product wastriturated with PE:EA=1:1 (10 mL) at 25° C. for 30 minutes, thenfiltered to give the title compound (820 mg, 57% yield). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.07 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 6.66 (dd, J=2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.30 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H),3.50-3.47 (m, 4H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 3.06-3.02 (m, 4H), 2.90 (s, 1H), 2.63(s, 1H), 2.53 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 2H), 1.43 (s, 9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 444.1(M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-(3-Methyl-2-oxo-5-piperazin-1-yl-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]piperazine-1-carboxylate (100 mg, 225 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was addedHCl/dioxane (4 M, 1 mL). Then the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1hr. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo togive the desired product (76 mg, 88% yield, HCl) as a white solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 343.9 (M+H)⁺.

3-[5-[4-[[4-(2-Aminoethoxy)cyclohexyl]methyl]piperazin-1-yl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate GW)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]piperazin-1-yl]methyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-5-piperazin-1-yl-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(50 mg, 131 umol, HCl, Intermediate GV), and tert-butylN-[2-(4-formylcyclohexoxy)ethyl]carbamate (35.7 mg, 131 umol,Intermediate DP) in THF (0.5 mL) and DMF (0.5 mL) was added KOAc (129mg, 1.32 mmol) and NaBH(OAc)₃ (55.8 mg, 263 umol). The mixture was thenstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Then the crude product waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 7%-37%, 9 min) to afford the titlecompound (65 mg, 82% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 599.3(M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-[4-[[4-(2-Aminoethoxy)cyclohexyl]methyl]piperazin-1-yl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]piperazin-1-yl]methyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate (55.0 mg, 91.8 umol)in DCM (1 mL) was added TFA (1.54 g, 13.5 mmol). The mixture was thenstirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hour. On completion, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (45.0 mg,79% yield, TFA) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 499.1 (M+H)⁺.

3-[5-(Azetidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate GX)

Step 1—Tert-butyl3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]azetidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (500mg, 1.48 mmol, Intermediate J), tert-butyl3-bromoazetidine-1-carboxylate (453 mg, 1.92 mmol, CAS #1064194-10-0) inDME (2 mL) was added Ir[dF(CF₃)ppy]₂(dtbpy)(PF₆) (16.5 mg, 14.7 umol),TTMSS (367 mg, 1.48 mmol), 2,6-Lutidine (316 mg, 2.96 mmol) andNiCl₂.dtbbpy (22 umol). The reaction was stirred and irradiated with apurple 10 W LED lamp (3 cm away), with cooling water to keep thereaction temperature at 25° C. for 14 hrs. On completion, the reactionmixture was purified by prep-HPLC (column: YMC Triart C18 250*50 mm*7um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 25%-55%, 20 min) to give thetitle compound (600 mg, 97% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.10 (s, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.10-7.07 (m, 1H),6.99 (dd, J=1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.36 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.29-4.23(m, 2H), 3.86 (s, 2H), 3.84-3.78 (m, 1H), 3.36 (s, 3H), 2.96-2.85 (m,1H), 2.78-2.71 (m, 1H), 2.67-2.62 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.41 (s,9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 359.6 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-(Azetidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]azetidine-1-carboxylate(100 mg, 241 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added HCl/dioxane (4 M, 1 mL). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to give the desiredproduct (84 mg, 99% yield, HCl) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 314.9(M+H)⁺.

3-[5-[1-[[4-(2-Aminoethoxy)cyclohexyl]methyl]azetidin-3-yl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate GY)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]azetidin-1-yl]methyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of3-[5-(azetidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(55 mg, 156. umol, HCl, Intermediate GX), tert-butylN-[2-(4-formylcyclohexoxy)ethyl]carbamate (50 mg, 184 umol, IntermediateDP) in DMF (0.5 mL) and THF (0.5 mL) was added KOAc (180 mg, 1.84 mmol)and NaBH(OAc)₃ (78.1 mg, 368 umol). The mixture was then stirred at 25°C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated invacuo to give a residue. Then the crude was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 7%-37%, 9 min) to afford the title compound (55 mg, 52%yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 570.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-[1-[[4-(2-Aminoethoxy)cyclohexyl]methyl]azetidin-3-yl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]azetidin-1-yl]methyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate(55.0 mg, 96.5 umol) in DCM (0.5 mL) was added TFA (651 mg, 5.71 mmol).The mixture was then stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hour. On completion, thereaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(50.0 mg, 89% yield, TFA) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 470.1(M+H)⁺.

3-[3-Methyl-4-[3-(methylamino)azetidin-1-yl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate GZ)

Step 1—BenzylN-[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]azetidin-3-yl]-N-methyl-carbamate

A mixture of3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (500mg, 1.48 mmol, Intermediate H), benzylN-(azetidin-3-yl)-N-methyl-carbamate (651 mg, 2.96 mmol), DABCO (165 mg,1.48 mmol, 162 uL), NiBr₂.glyme (324 mg, 1.05 mmol) andIr(ppy)₂(dtbbpy)PF₆ (1.35 g, 1.48 mmol) in DMA (15 mL) was degassedthree times. Then the reaction vial was then sealed with parafilm,placed 2 cm away from one blue LED, and irradiated at 25° C. for 14 hrs.On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=10/1 to 3/1), (Rf=0.50, PE:EA=1:1) to give the title compound(620 mg, 87% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.08(d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.26 (m, 3H), 7.18 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.14-6.90(m, 3H), 6.76-6.75 (m, 1H), 5.44-5.26 (m, 1H), 5.09 (s, 1H), 4.02 (t,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.86 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 3.66-3.52 (m, 2H), 3.34 (s, 3H),2.99 (s, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.74-2.68 (t, 2H), 2.68-2.62 (nm, 2H). LC-MS(ESII) m/z 477.9 (M+H)z

Step2—3-[3-Methyl-4-[3-(methylamino)azetidin-1-yl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

A mixture of benzylN-[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]azetidin-3-yl]-N-methyl-carbamate(200 mg, 418 umol), Pd/C (20.0 mg, 4.19 umol, 10 wt %) in THF (1.5 mL)was degassed and purged with H₂ 3 times. Then the mixture was stirred at25° C. for 1 hr under H₂ atmosphere. On completion, the mixture wasfiltered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (140 mg, 97% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 343.8(M+H)⁺.

3-[3-Methyl-4-[3-[methyl(4-piperidylmethyl)amino]azetidin-1-yl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate HA)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]azetidin-3-yl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-[3-methyl-4-[3-(methylamino)azetidin-1-yl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(140 mg, 407 umol, Intermediate GZ) and tert-butyl4-formylpiperidine-1-carboxylate (86.9 mg, 407 umol, CAS #137076-22-3)in mixture solvent DMF (1 mL) and THF (1 mL) was added KOAc (400 mg,4.08 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 6 minutes. After thatNaBH(OAc)₃ (172 mg, 815 umol) was added to above solution. The mixturewas stirred at 0° C. for 2.4 hours. On completion, the mixture wasquenched with H₂O (0.5 mL), then concentrated in vacuo. The mixture waspurified with pre-HPLC (column: Phenomenex C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobilephase: [water(NH4HCO3)-CAN]; B %: 33%-63%, 8 min) to give the titlecompound (22 mg, 10% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 541.2(M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[3-Methyl-4-[3-[methyl(4-piperidylmethyl)amino]azetidin-1-yl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]azetidin-3-yl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate (22.0 mg,40.6 umol) in DCM (2 mL) and TFA (2 mL). The mixture was stirred at 25°C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound (17.0 mg, 75% yield, TFA) as a white solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 441.0 (M+H)⁺.

7′-Cyclopentyl-2′-methylsulfonyl-spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-6′-one(Intermediate HB)

Step 1—Ethyl2-[4-(cyclopentylamino)-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-5-yl]acetate

To a solution of ethyl2-(4-chloro-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-5-yl)acetate (1.00 g, 4.05 mmol,CAS #61727-34-2) in dioxane (10 mL) was added cyclopentanamine (690 mg,8.11 mmol, CAS #1003-03-8) and TEA (820 mg, 8.11 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture wasquenched with H₂O (20 mL) at 25° C., and then extracted with EA (3×10mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×20 mL), driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (1.10 g, 91% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.81 (s, 1H), 5.73 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 4.47-4.39 (m, 1H), 4.14 (q, J=7.2Hz, 2H), 3.31 (s, 2H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 2.12-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.78-1.71 (m,2H), 1.68-1.61 (m, 2H), 1.53-1.44 (m, 2H), 1.25 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H). LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 296 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—7-Cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfanyl-5H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-one

To a solution of ethyl2-[4-(cyclopentylamino)-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-5-yl]acetate (1.00 g,3.39 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added t-BuOK (1.14 g, 10.1 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 35° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (20 mL) at 25° C., and then extracted withEA (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×20mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give aresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=100/1 to 10/1) to give the title compound(800 mg, 94% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 250.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—7′-Cyclopentyl-2′-methylsulfanyl-spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-6′-one

To a suspension of NaH (5.01 g, 125 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil)in THF (5 mL) N-[bis(dimethylamino) phosphoryl]-N-methylmethanamine(11.2 g, 62.5 mmol) was added a solution of 1,2-dibromoethane (11.7 g,62.5 mmol, CAS #106-93-4) in THF (5 mL) dropwise and the reactionmixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 mins. Next,7-cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfanyl-5-Hpyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-one (7.80 g,31.2 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was heated to 50° C. for 1hr. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with 1M HCl aq. (10mL) at 25° C., and then extracted with EA (3×10 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (2×10 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Then the residuewas purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=100/1 to 10/1) to give the title compound (7.5 g, 87% yield) aspink oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 276.0 (M+1)⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.77(s, 1H), 4.89-4.80 (m, 1H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 2.29-2.20 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.89(m, 4H), 1.79 (q, J=4.4 Hz, 2H), 1.71-1.63 (m, 2H), 1.58 (q, J=4.0 Hz,2H).

Step4—7′-Cyclopentyl-2′-methylsulfonyl-spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-6′-one

To a solution of7′-cyclopentyl-2′-methylsulfanyl-spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-6′-one(5.15 g, 18.7 mmol) in DCM (50 mL) was added m-CPBA (11.3 g, 56.1 mmol,85%) The mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, thereaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (30 mL) at 25° C., and thenextracted with EA (3×30 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (2×20 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. Then the residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=100/1 to 0/1)to give the title compound (3.00 g, 52% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.05 (s, 1H), 4.96-488 (m, 1H), 3.34 (s, 3H),2.23-2.16 (m, 2H), 2.05-2.00 (m, 2H), 2.00-1.95 (m, 4H), 1.82-1.78 (m,2H), 1.72-1.67 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 307.7 (M+1)⁺.

4-[(7′-Cyclopentyl-6′-oxo-spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-2′-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride(Intermediate HC)

Step1—2′-(4-Benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-7′-cyclopentyl-spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-6′-one

A mixture of7′-cyclopentyl-2′-methylsulfonyl-spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-6′-one(1.00 g, 3.25 mmol, Intermediate HB), 4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline(895 mg, 3.90 mmol, Intermediate DE), 4A molecular sieves (3.25 mmol),Cs₂CO₃ (3.18 g, 9.76 mmol), Pd(OAc)₂ (73.0 mg, 325 umol) and BINAP (405mg, 650 umol) in toluene (10 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ threetimes. Then the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 12 hours under N₂atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Then the residue was purifiedby prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase:[water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 55%-85%, 17 min) to give the title compound (300mg, 20% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 457.2 (M+1)⁺.

Step2—4-[(7′-Cyclopentyl-6′-oxo-spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-2′-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride

To a solution of2′-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-7′-cyclopentyl-spiro[cyclopropane-1,5′-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-6′-one (85.0 mg, 186 umol) in H₂O (0.12 mL), ACN (2mL) and AcOH (0.2 mL) was added NCS (74.5 mg, 558 umol). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture wasquenched with H₂O (10 mL) at 25° C., and then extracted with EA (3×10mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×10 mL), driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Thenthe residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=100/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (80 mg, 99%yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 433.0 (M+1)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-[4-(2-oxoethoxy)cyclohexyl]carbamate (Intermediate HD)

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)cyclohexyl]carbamate(500 mg, 1.93 mmol, synthesized via Steps 1-2 of Intermediate GH) in DCM(5 mL) was added DMP (1.23 g, 2.89 mmol, 895 uL). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was quenched withNa₂S₂O₃ (20 mL), extracted with DCM (20 mL×3), washed with NaHCO₃ (20mL×3), dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography(SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 2/1) (Rf=0.50, PE:EA=1:1)to give the title compound (490 mg, 98% yield) as a brown oily liquid.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.56 (s, 1H), 6.70 (s, 1H), 4.15 (s, 1H),4.12-3.98 (m, 1H), 3.54-3.38 (m, 2H), 1.98-1.87 (m, 2H), 1.75 (d, J=10.0Hz, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H), 1.17 (dd, J=6.0, 12.8 Hz, 4H).

3-[5-[1-[2-(4-Aminocyclohexoxy)ethyl]-4-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate HE)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[4-[2-[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-1-piperidyl]ethoxy]cyclohexyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[4-(2-oxoethoxy)cyclohexyl]carbamate (150mg, 582 umol, Intermediate HD) and3-[3-methyl-2-oxo-5-(4-piperidyl)benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(186 mg, 408 umol, TFA, Intermediate DB) in mixture solvent DMF (1 mL)and THF (1 mL) was added KOAc (572 mg, 5.83 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 6 minutes. After that, NaBH(OAc)₃ (247 mg, 1.17mmol) was added to the above solution. The mixture was then stirred at0° C. for 2.4 hrs. On completion, the mixture was quenched with H₂O (0.5mL), then concentrated in vacuo. The mixture was purified by pre-HPLC(column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 11%-41%, 9 min) to give the title compound (80.0 mg, 23%yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 584.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-[1-[2-(4-Aminocyclohexoxy)ethyl]-4-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[4-[2-[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-1-piperidyl]ethoxy]cyclohexyl]carbamate(100 mg, 171 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added TFA (1 mL). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentratedin vacuo to give the title compound (20.0 mg, 19% yield, TFA) as a whitesolid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 484.1 (M+H)⁺.

1-[7-(4-piperidyl)-4-isoquinolyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate HF)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)isoquinolin-7-yl)-5,6-dihydropyridine-1(2H)-carboxylate

To a solution of1-(7-chloroisoquinolin-4-yl)-3-(4-methoxybenzyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(150 mg, 378 umol, synthesized via Steps 1-2 of Intermediate BM) andtert-butyl4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-5,6-dihydropyridine-1(2H)-carboxylate(140 mg, 454 umol, CAS #286961-14-6) in dioxane (2.0 mL) and water (0.2mL) was added Xphos Pd G₂ (29.8 mg, 37.8 umol) and K₃PO₄ (160 mg, 757umol). Then the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 6 hours. Oncompletion, the reaction solution was diluted with water (20 mL) andthen extracted with ethyl acetate (3×10 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (2×10 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified byprep-TLC to afford the title compound (170 mg, 67% yield) as a brownoil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 543.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)isoquinolin-7-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)isoquinolin-7-yl)-5,6-dihydropyridine-1(2H)-carboxylate (160 mg, 294umol) in THF (20 mL) was added Pd/C (30 mg, 294 umol, 10 wt %) under N₂.The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 hour under H₂ balloon (15 psi).On completion, the mixture was filtered through celite, then washed withTHF (50 mL). The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to afford the titlecompound (130 mg, 72% yield) as brown oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ9.26 (s, 1H), 8.49 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.75(dd, J=1.6, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.90-6.86 (m, 2H), 4.83(s, 2H), 4.13 (d, J=11.0 Hz, 2H), 3.94-3.91 (m, 1H), 3.73 (s, 3H),3.66-3.54 (m, 4H), 3.15-3.08 (m, 1H), 3.02-2.97 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.85 (m,2H), 1.68-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.35 (s, 9H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 545.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—1-(7-(Piperidin-4-yl)isoquinolin-4-yl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A solution of tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)isoquinolin-7-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (40.0 mg, 73.4 umol) in TFA(1.0 mL) and TfOH (0.05 mL) was stirred at 70° C. for 3 hours. Oncompletion, the residue was concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18, 150 mm*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-MeCN]; B %: 1%-15%, 11.5 min), and thenfurther purified by Prep-HPLC (column: Waters xbridge, 150 mm*25 mm*10um; mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)-MeCN]; B %: 0%-26%, 11 min) togive the title compound (1.03 mg, 4% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆, 400 Hz) δ 10.53 (s, 1H), 9.26 (s, 1H), 8.48 (s, 1H), 8.01 (s,1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.77-7.74 (m, 1H), 3.96-3.89 (m, 1H),3.75-3.69 (m, 1H), 3.09 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 3.00-2.72 (m, 4H), 2.65-2.62(m, 2H), 1.80 (d, J=12 Hz, 2H), 1.68-1.58 (m, 2H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z325.0 (M+H)⁺.

1-[7-[1-[[4-(2-aminoethoxy)cyclohexyl]methyl]-4-piperidyl]-4-isoquinolyl]hexahydropyr-imidine-2,4-dione (Intermediate HG)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[4-[4-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)-7-isoquinolyl]-1-piperidyl]methyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of1-[7-(4-piperidyl)-4-isoquinolyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (134 mg,305 umol, TFA, Intermediate HF), TEA (30.9 mg, 305 umol) and HOAc (36.7mg, 611 umol) in DMF (1 mL) and THF (1 mL) was added tert-butylN-[2-(4-formylcyclohexoxy)ethyl]carbamate (82.9 mg, 305 umol,Intermediate DP) at −10° C. The mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 0.5hr. Then, to the above mixture was added NaBH(OAc)₃ (97.1 mg, 458 umol)at −10° C. and the mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 1 hr. Oncompletion, the mixture was quenched with H₂O (0.05 mL). The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 10%-40%, 15 min) to give the titlecompound (100 mg, 56% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ9.24 (s, 1H), 8.52 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),7.83-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.71 (m, 1H), 4.88 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 4.04-3.97(m, 1H), 3.89-3.74 (m, 4H), 3.52 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.29 (d, J=5.2 Hz,2H), 3.25-3.11 (m, 2H), 3.07-2.89 (m, 7H), 2.87-2.70 (m, 3H), 2.63-2.41(m, 3H), 2.16-2.03 (m, 5H), 1.97 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 1.89-1.78 (m, 1H),1.30-1.09 (m, 5H).

Step2—1-[7-[1-[[4-(2-Aminoethoxy)cyclohexyl]methyl]-4-piperidyl]-4-isoquinolyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

A solution of tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[4-[4-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)-7-isoquinolyl]-1-piperidyl]methyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate (100 mg, 172 umol) inHCl/EtOAc (3 mL) was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, themixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (89 mg, 99%yield, HCl) as white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 480.1 (M+H)⁺.

1-[7-(4-piperidyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate HH)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[3-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-7-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a 40 mL vial equipped with a stir bar was added1-(7-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione (498mg, 1.61 mmol, Intermediate AZ), tert-butyl4-bromopiperidine-1-carboxylate (553 mg, 2.10 mmol, CAS #180695-79-8),Ir[dF(CF3)ppy]₂(dtbpy)(PF₆) (36.1 mg, 32.2 umol), NiCl₂ dtbbpy (19.2 mg,48.3 umol), TTMSS (400 mg, 1.61 mmol) and 2,6-dimethylpyridine (345 mg,3.22 mmol) in DME (50 mL). The reaction was stirred and irradiated witha 4×50 W [455 nm] blue LED lamp (3 cm away), with cooling water to keepthe reaction temperature at 25° C. for 14 hrs. On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered and the filtered cake was concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by reversed-phase (0.1% FAcondition) to give the title compound (220 mg, 33% yield) as whitesolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.65 (s, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 6.98-6.91 (m, 1H), 4.16-4.02 (m, 2H),3.78 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.87-2.73 (m, 5H), 1.82 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H), 1.54(m, J=4.4, 12.4 Hz, 2H), 1.42 (s, 9H).

Step2—1-[7-(4-Piperidyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

A solution of tert-butyl4-[3-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-7-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate (220 mg, 532 umol) in HCl/EtOAc (4 mL) wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentratedin vacuo to give the title compound (186 mg, 99% yield, HCl) as whitesolid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 314.0 (M+H)⁺.

1-[7-[1-[[4-(2-Aminoethoxy)cyclohexyl]methyl]-4-piperidyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate HI)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[4-[3-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-7-yl]-1-piperidyl]methyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of1-[7-(4-piperidyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(103 mg, 294 umol, HCl, Intermediate HH), TEA (29.8 mg, 294 umol) andHOAc (35.4 mg, 589 umol) in DMF (1 mL) and THF (1 mL) was addedtert-butyl N-[2-(4-formylcyclohexoxy)ethyl]carbamate (80 mg, 294 umol,Intermediate DP) at −10° C. The mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 0.5hr. Then, to the above mixture was added NaBH(OAc)₃ (93.7 mg, 442 umol)at −10° C. and the mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 1 hr. Oncompletion, the mixture was quenched with H₂O (0.05 mL). The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 1%-30%, 15 min) to give the titlecompound (70 mg, 41% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ8.40 (s, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 6.91(dd, J=1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 5.38-4.84 (m, 1H), 3.89 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H),3.58-3.48 (m, 4H), 3.28 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.24-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.98-2.90(m, 2H), 2.82-2.68 (m, 3H), 2.62-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.37-2.24 (m, 2H), 2.08(d, J=10.4 Hz, 2H), 1.95 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 4H), 1.74 (m, 1H), 1.45 (s, 9H),1.28-1.18 (m, 2H), 1.14-1.03 (m, 2H).

Step2—1-[7-[1-[[4-(2-Aminoethoxy)cyclohexyl]methyl]-4-piperidyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3—yl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

A solution of tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[4-[3-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-7-yl]-1-piperidyl]methyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate(70.0 mg, 123 umol) in HCl/EtOAc (3 mL) was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr.On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (60 mg, 96% yield, HCl) as white solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 469.4(M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl 6-(3-oxopropox)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate(Intermediate HJ)

Step 1—Tert-butyl 6-allyloxy-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl6-hydroxy-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate (1.00 g, 4.69 mmol, CAS#1147557-97-8) in DMF (20 mL) was added NaH (375 mg, 9.38 mmol, 60%purity) and 3-bromoprop-1-ene (850 mg, 7.03 mmol, CAS #106-95-6). Thenthe mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 3 hrs. On completion, the reactionmixture was washed with brine (100 mL) and extracted with DCM (50 mL).The organic layer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=20/1 to 5/1) to give the title compound(1.08 g, 90% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ5.99-5.84 (m, 1H), 5.31-5.25 (m, 1H), 5.21-5.17 (m, 1H), 3.91 (s, 2H),3.90-3.87 (m, 5H), 2.52-2.46 (m, 2H), 2.17-2.10 (m, 2H), 1.45 (s, 9H).

Step 2—Tert-butyl6-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl6-allyloxy-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate (1.08 g, 4.26 mmol) inTHF (12 mL) was added 9-BBN (0.5 M, 25.58 mL) at 0° C. The mixture wasthen stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. The reaction solution was cooled to0° C., then deionized water (1 mL) and NaOH (3 M, 6 mL) was added. Afterthat, H₂O₂ (4.77 g, 39.2 mmol, 28% solution) was added at 0° C. and themixture was stirred for 30 min. On completion, the mixture was dilutedwith water (10 mL) and extracted with EA (10 mL×3). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (10 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=10/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (800 mg, 69% yield) as acolorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.89 (s, 2H), 3.86 (s, 2H),3.84-3.77 (m, 3H), 3.75 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.49 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H),2.51-2.42 (m, 2H), 2.11-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.42 (s, 9H).

Step 3—Tert-butyl 6-(3-oxopropoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl6-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate (200 mg, 737umol) in DCM (4 mL) was added DMP (375 mg, 884 umol). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. The reaction mixture was quenched withNa₂S₂O₃.5H₂O (10 mL), then extracted with DCM (3×20 mL). The combinedorganic layer was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (90 mg, 45%yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.79 (s, 1H), 4.35(t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.90 (s, 2H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 3.65 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H),2.68-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.47 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.44 (s, 9H).

3-[5-[1-[3-(2-Azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yloxy)propyl]-4-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate HK)

Step 1—Tert-butyl6-[3-[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-1-piperidyl]propoxy]-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of3-[3-methyl-2-oxo-5-(4-piperidyl)benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(60.0 mg, 131 umol, TFA salt, Intermediate DB) and tert-butyl6-(3-oxopropoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3] heptane-2-carboxylate (35.4 mg, 131umol, Intermediate HJ) in a mixture solution of THF (2 mL) and DMF (0.5mL) was added KOAc (129 mg, 1.31 mmol) and NaBH(OAc)₃ (55.7 mg, 262umol). The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 hr. On completion, themixture was quenched with H₂O (0.5 mL) at 0° C. and concentrated invacuo to afford a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase:[water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 12%-42%, 9 min) to give the title compound (50 mg,63% yield) as a white solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 596.5 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-[1-[3-(2-Azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yloxy)propyl]-4-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl6-[3-[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-1-piperidyl]propoxy]-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate (50.0 mg, 83.9umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added TFA (2.31 g, 20.2 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hour. On completion, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (50.0 mg, 97% yield,TFA salt) as a white solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 496.2 (M+H)⁺.

Benzyl N-[2-(4-piperidyloxy)ethyl]carbamate (Intermediate HL)

Step 1—Benzyl4-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethoxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of benzyl 4-hydroxypiperidine-1-carboxylate (400 mg, 1.70mmol, CAS #95798-23-5) in DMF (8 mL) was added NaH (136 mg, 3.40 mmol,60% dispersion in mineral oil) in portions at 0° C. The mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hr, then benzyl2,2-dioxooxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate (437 mg, 1.70 mmol, CAS#1215021-54-7) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for15.5 hrs. The reaction mixture was washed with brine (30 mL) andextracted with DCM (30 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=20/1 to 5/1) to givethe title compound (300 mg, 46% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.33-7.20 (m, 5H), 5.04 (s, 2H), 3.69-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.46(s, 2H), 3.16-3.08 (m, 2H), 2.97-2.95 (m, 2H), 2.90-2.80 (m, 1H),1.64-1.56 (m, 2H), 1.43 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 2H), 1.39 (s, 9H). LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z401.1 (M+Na)⁺.

Step 2—Benzyl N-[2-(4-piperidyloxy)ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[2-(benzyloxycarbonylamino)ethoxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate (110 mg,290 umol) in DCM (1.5 mL) was added TFA (770 mg, 6.75 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr. The reaction mixture was concentratedin vacuo to give the title compound (110 mg, 96% yield, TFA) as acolorless oil. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 279.2 (M+H)⁺.

3-[5-[4-[[4-(2-Aminoethoxy)-1-piperidyl]methyl]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate HM)

Step 1—BenzylN-[2-[[1-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl] methyl]-4-piperidyl]oxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of benzyl N-[2-(4-piperidyloxy)ethyl]carbamate (110 mg,280 umol, TFA, Intermediate HL) and1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]piperidine-4-carbaldehyde(103 mg, 280 umol, Intermediate DM) in a mixture solution of THF (2 mL)and DMF (0.5 mL) was added KOAc (275 mg, 2.80 mmol) and NaBH(OAc)₃ (118mg, 560 umol). The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 hr. On completion,the mixture was quenched with H₂O (0.5 mL) at 0° C. and concentrated invacuo to afford a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase:[water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 0%-30%, 9 min) to give the title compound (60.0mg, 33% yield) as a white solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 633.5 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-[4-[[4-(2-Aminoethoxy)-1-piperidyl]methyl]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of benzylN-[2-[[1-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl]-4-piperidyl]oxy]ethyl]carbamate (60.0 mg, 94.8 umol)in THF (3 mL) was added Pd/C (40.0 mg, 94.8 umol, 10 wt %) under N₂. Thesuspension was degassed in vacuo and purged with H₂ several times. Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr under H₂ (20 psi). On completion,the reaction was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound (30 mg, 63% yield) as a white solid. LCMS (ESI⁺)m/z 499.2 (M+H)⁺.

8-Cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(Intermediate HN)

Step 1—5-Bromo-2-chloro-N-cyclopentyl-pyrimidin-4-amine

To a solution of 5-bromo-2,4-dichloro-pyrimidine (5.00 g, 21.9 mmol, CAS#36082-50-5) in dioxane (100 mL) was added cyclopentanamine (2.24 g,26.3 mmol, CAS #1003-03-8). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 6 hrs.On completion, the reaction mixture was with H₂O (100 mL) at 25° C., andthen extracted with ethyl acetate (3×100 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Then the residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=100/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (7.50 g, 61% yield) asa white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.22 (s, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.26 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.88 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.65 (m, 2H),1.63-1.51 (m, 4H).

Step 2—5-Bromo-N-cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-4-amine

To a solution of 5-bromo-2-chloro-N-cyclopentyl-pyrimidin-4-amine (2.00g, 7.23 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ threetimes, then NaSMe (1.29 g, 18.4 mmol) was added to the mixture. Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (20 mL) at 25°C., and then extracted with EA (3×20 mL). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (2×10 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Then the crude product waspurified by reversed-phase HPLC (0.1% FA condition) to give the titlecompound (2.00 g, 95% yield) as off-white oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ8.05 (s, 1H), 5.27 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.44-4.36 (m, 1H), 2.50 (s, 3H),2.15-2.07 (m, 2H), 1.78-1.63 (m, 4H), 1.53-1.45 (m, 2H).

Step 3—Methyl(E)-3-[4-(cyclopentylamino)-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-5-yl]prop-2-enoate

A mixture of 5-bromo-N-cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-4-amine(2.00 g, 6.94 mmol), TEA (2.11 g, 20.8 mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (801 mg, 693umol) in DMF (20 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times. Thenmethyl prop-2-enoate (3.11 g, 36.1 mmol, CAS #96-33-3) was added to themixture, and then the mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 16 hours underN₂ atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O(20 mL) at 25° C., and then extracted with EA (3×10 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (2×10 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Thenthe crude product was purified by reversed-phase HPLC (0.1% FAcondition) to give the title compound (1.37 g, 67% yield) as a yellowsolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H),6.27 (dd, J=1.2, 15.6 Hz, 1H), 5.08 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 4.52-4.44 (m,1H), 3.83-3.79 (m, 3H), 2.58-2.51 (m, 3H), 2.19-2.08 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.62(m, 4H), 1.53-1.45 (m, 2H).

Step 4—8-Cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of methyl(E)-3-[4-(cyclopentylamino)-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-5-yl]prop-2-enoate(1.00 g, 3.41 mmol) in NMP (10 mL) was added DBU (2.59 g, 17.0 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (20 mL) at 25° C., and then extracted withEA (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×20mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give aresidue. Then the residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=100/1 to 10/1) to give the title compound(484 mg, 54% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 262.0 (M+1)⁺.

4-[[8-Cyclopentyl-6-(difluoromethyl)-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (Intermediate HO)

Step1—6-[Chloro(difluoro)methyl]-8-cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To an 40 mL vial equipped with a stir bar was added8-cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (1.00 g,3.83 mmol, Intermediate HN), (2-chloro-2,2-difluoro-acetyl)2-chloro-2,2-difluoro-acetate (2.09 g, 8.60 mmol, CAS #2834-23-3),1-oxido-4-phenyl-pyridin-1-ium (1.31 g, 7.65 mmol), and Ru(bpy)₃Cl₂.6H₂O(28.6 mg, 38.2 umol) in dry ACN (10 mL). The vial was sealed and placedunder nitrogen was added. The reaction was stirred and irradiated with a4×50 W [455 nm] blue LED lamp (3 cm away), with cooling water to keepthe reaction temperature at 25° C. for 14 hrs. On completion, themixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purifiedby prep-HPLC (column; mobile phase: [water (TFA)-ACN]; B %: 35%-85%, 30mins) to give the title compound (1.10 g, 83% yield) as a brown solid.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.04 (s, 1H), 8.51 (s, 1H), 5.87 (q, J=8.8Hz, 1H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.27-2.17 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.82(m, 2H), 1.70-1.61 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 346.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—8-Cyclopentyl-6-(difluoromethyl)-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of6-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]-8-cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(1.10 g, 3.18 mmol) in MeOH (12 mL) was added Na₂CO₃ (505 mg, 4.77 mmol)and Pd/C (600 mg, 3.18 mmol, 10 wt %). The mixture was stirred at 25° C.for 4 hrs under H₂ (15 psi). On completion, the mixture was filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (990 mg, 99% yield) asa yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.02 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H),8.37-8.27 (m, 1H), 5.90-5.81 (m, 1H), 4.12 (s, 1H), 2.61-2.60 (m, 3H),2.24-2.19 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.86-1.81 (m, 2H), 1.67-1.62 (m,2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 311.9 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—8-Cyclopentyl-6-(difluoromethyl)-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of8-cyclopentyl-6-(difluoromethyl)-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(990 mg, 3.18 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) was added m-CPBA (968 mg, 4.77 mmol,85% solution) at 0° C. The mixture was then stirred at 25° C. for 8 hrs.On completion, the mixture was quenched with Na₂S₂O₃ 5H₂O (50 mL),washed with NaHCO₃ solution (3×50 mL), and extracted with DCM (3×50 mL).The organic layer was then washed with brine (3×50 mL), dried withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, PE/EA=62/38) to give the titlecompound (500 mg, 4% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 9.41 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.58-8.46 (m, 1H), 7.20-6.87 (m, 1H),5.87-5.76 (m, 1H), 3.48-3.45 (m, 3H), 2.25-2.16 (m, 2H), 2.12-2.05 (m,2H), 1.93-1.84 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.62 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 344.0(M+H)⁺.

Step4—2-(4-Benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-8-cyclopentyl-6-(difluoromethyl)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of8-cyclopentyl-6-(difluoromethyl)-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(500 mg, 1.46 mmol) and 4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline (667 mg, 2.91mmol, Intermediate DE) in i-PrOH (5 mL) was added TFA (1.66 g, 14.56mmol). The mixture was stirred at 85° C. for 6 hrs. On completion, themixture was cooled to rt, diluted with H₂O (30 mL), and extracted withEA (3×30 mL). The combined organic phases were washed with brine (2×30mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo.The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, PE/EA=63/37) togive the title compound (195 mg, 27% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.63-9.58 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 7.40-7.35(m, 2H), 7.33-7.25 (m, 5H), 7.22-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.02-6.74 (m, 1H),5.78-5.48 (m, 1H), 4.24 (s, 2H), 2.17 (s, 3H), 2.11-2.03 (m, 2H),1.65-1.36 (m, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 493.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step5—4-[[8-Cyclopentyl-6-(difluoromethyl)-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride

To a solution of2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-8-cyclopentyl-6-(difluoromethyl)pyrido[2,3-d] pyrimidin-7-one (195 mg, 395 umol) in mixture solvent ofACN (2 mL), AcOH (200 uL) and H₂O (20 uL) was added NCS (158 mg, 1.19mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr under darkenvironment. On completion, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (5 mL),extracted with EA (3×10 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine(3×10 mL), dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and the liquor wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography(SiO₂, PE/EA=85/15) to give the title compound (165 mg, 88% yield) as ayellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.61 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 1H),8.12 (s, 1H), 7.49 (s, 1H), 7.46-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.38-7.32 (m, 1H),7.04-6.74 (m, 1H), 5.74-5.60 (m, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.16-2.07 (m, 2H),1.74-1.60 (m, 4H), 1.46-1.39 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 468.7 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-[2-(3-formylcyclobutoxy)ethyl]carbamate (Intermediate HP)

Step 1—3-(Benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutanol

To a solution of 3-(benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutanone (5.00 g, 26.2 mmol,CAS #172324-67-3) in THF (50 mL) with stirring at −70° C., was addeddropwise a solution of lithium;trisec-butylboranuide (9.99 g, 52.5mmol), maintaining the reaction temperature below −65° C. The reactionmixture was allowed to warm to 25° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, thereaction was quenched with saturated sodium bicarbonate (30 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (3×50 mL). The combined organic layer wasacidified with 2N HCl aqueous (30 mL), and stirred at 25° C. for 3 hrs.Then the organic layer was washed with brine (100 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crude productwas purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, PE/EA=10/1) to give thetitle compound (3.50 g, 69% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.38-7.28 (m, 5H), 4.55-4.51 (m, 2H), 4.19-4.10 (m, 1H),3.48-3.43 (m, 2H), 2.53-2.39 (m, 2H), 2.15-2.07 (m, 1H), 1.76-1.65 (m,2H).

Step 2—[3-(Benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutyl] 4-nitrobenzoate

To a solution of 3-(benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutanol (3.50 g, 18.2 mmol) and4-nitrobenzoic acid (6.08 g, 36.4 mmol, CAS #1044278-58-1) in THF (100mL) was added PPh₃ (9.55 g, 36.4 mmol). Then a solution of DEAD (6.34 g,36.4 mmol) in THF (60 mL) was added dropwise into above solution at 0°C. The mixture was degassed and purged with N₂ three times and themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the reactionwas quenched with water (50 mL), and then extracted with ethyl acetate(3×50 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (3×100 mL),dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and the organic liquor wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography(SiO₂, PE/EA=92/8) to give the title compound (3.00 g, 48% yield) as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.32-8.28 (m, 2H), 8.24-8.20 (m,2H), 7.41-7.28 (m, 5H), 5.37 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 4.58 (s, 2H), 3.55 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.73-2.62 (m, 1H), 2.46-2.38 (m, 4H).

Step 3—3-(Benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutanol

To a solution of [3-(benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutyl] 4-nitrobenzoate (3 g,8.79 mmol) in a mixture of dioxane (30 mL) and H₂O (15 mL) was addedLiOH.H₂O (737 mg, 17.5 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1hr. On completion, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (50 mL), andextracted with EA (3×50 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine(2×50 mL). dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (1.69 g, 100% yield) asa colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.39-7.27 (m, 5H), 4.54 (s,2H), 4.44-4.36 (m, 1H), 3.47 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.58-2.43 (m, 1H),2.25-2.18 (m, 2H), 2.11-2.03 (m, 2H).

Step 4—Ethyl 2-[3-(benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutoxy]acetate

To a solution of 3-(benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutanol (1.69 g, 8.79 mmol) inDCM (40 mL) was added diacetoxyrhodium (388 mg, 879 umol) and ethyl2-diazoacetate (4.01 g, 35.1 mmol, CAS #623-73-4). The mixture wasdegassed and purged with N₂ three times and the mixture was stirred at25° C. for 16 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the mixture wasdiluted with H₂O (50 mL), and extracted with DCM (3×50 mL). Then theorganic layer was washed with brine (3×50 mL), dried with anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and the filtered liquor was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, PE/EA=100/1 to10/1) to give the title compound (2.40 g, 98% yield) as a colorless oil.¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.39-7.28 (m, 5H), 4.53 (s, 2H), 4.24 (d,J=3.2 Hz, 2H), 4.17-4.14 (m, 1H), 3.97 (s, 2H), 3.46 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H),2.57-2.46 (m, 1H), 2.24-2.13 (m, 4H), 1.31-1.29 (m, 3H).

Step 5—2-[3-(Benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutoxy]acetamide

To a solution of ethyl 2-[3-(benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutoxy]acetate (2.40g, 8.62 mmol) in MeOH (20 mL) was added NH₃.H₂O (35.6 g, 284 mmol, 28%solution). The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 16 hrs. On completion,the mixture was concentrated in vacuo, then dissolved EA (20 mL),diluted with H₂O (30 mL), and extracted with EA (3×20 mL). Then theorganic layer was washed with brine (3×20 mL), dried with anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and the liquor was concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (1.60 g, 74% yield) as a brown solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.40-7.28 (m, 5H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 5.76 (s, 1H), 4.54 (s, 2H),4.13 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 3.47 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.60-2.48(m, 1H), 2.18-2.11 (m, 4H).

Step 6—2-[3-(Benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutoxy]ethanamine

To a solution of 2-[3-(benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutoxy]acetamide (1.60 g,6.42 mmol) in THF (18 mL) was added BH₃-Me₂S (10 M, 6.42 mL) at 25° C.The mixture was then stirred at 60° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, themixture was quenched with MeOH (3×10 mL), and refluxed for 20 mins(three times), then concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(1.50 g, 99% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 236.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step 7—Tert-butyl N-[2-[3-(benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of 2-[3-(benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutoxy]ethanamine (1.50 g,6.37 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) was added TEA (967 mg, 9.56 mmol) and Boc₂O(1.53 g, 7.01 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, PE/EA=40/1) to give the titlecompound (1.00 g, 46% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 7.38-7.25 (m, 5H), 6.76 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (s, 2H), 4.00(q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.23 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.02(q, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.42-2.33 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.94 (m, 4H), 1.37 (s, 9H).

Step 8—Tert-butyl N-[2-[3-(hydroxymethyl)cyclobutoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[3-(benzyloxymethyl)cyclobutoxy]ethyl]carbamate (430 mg, 1.28 mmol)in MeOH (5 mL) was added Pd/C (400 mg, 1.28 mmol, 10 wt %) and Pd(OH)₂(430 mg, 612 umol, 20 wt %) under Ar atmosphere. The mixture was thenstirred at 50° C. for 16 hrs under H₂ (50 psi). On completion, themixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (310 mg, 98% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 4.90 (s, 1H), 4.05 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H),3.41-3.36 (m, 2H), 3.33-3.27 (m, 2H), 2.41 (q, J=6.8, 13.6 Hz, 1H),2.12-2.09 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.54 (m, 2H), 1.45 (s, 9H).

Step 9—Tert-butyl N-[2-(3-formylcyclobutoxy)ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[3-(hydroxymethyl)cyclobutoxy]ethyl]carbamate (310 mg, 1.26 mmol)in DCM (5 mL) was added DMP (803 mg, 1.90 mmol). The mixture was stirredat 25° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the mixture was quenched withNa₂S₂O₃ 5H₂O (10 mL), washed with NaHCO₃ solution (3×20 mL), andextracted with DCM (3×20 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine(3×20 mL), dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and the liquor wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (307 mg, 99% yield) asa colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.72 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),6.82-6.75 (m, 1H), 4.07-3.93 (m, 1H), 3.05-3.00 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H),3.05-3.00 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.39 (m, 3H), 2.09-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H).

3-[5-[1-[[3-(2-Aminoethoxy)cyclobutyl]methyl]-4-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate HQ)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[3-[[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-S-yl]-1-piperidyl]methyl]cyclobutoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[2-(3-formylcyclobutoxy)ethyl]carbamate(307 mg, 1.26 mmol, Intermediate HP) and3-[3-methyl-2-oxo-5-(4-piperidyl)benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(575 mg, 1.26 mmol, TFA, Intermediate DB) in a mixture of THF (8 mL) andDMF (2 mL) was added TEA (255 mg, 2.52 mmol). The mixture was stirred at−10° C. for 5 mins. After that AcOH (227 mg, 3.79 mmol) was added to theabove solution, then the mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 25 mins.Then NaBH(OAc)₃ (534 mg, 2.52 mmol) was added and the mixture wasstirred at −10° C. for 3.5 hrs. On completion, the mixture was quenchedwith H₂O (3 mL), then the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The crudeproduct was purified by reversed phase (0.1% TFA) to give the titlecompound (187 mg, 27% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 11.09 (s, 1H), 7.06 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 6.90 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 6.83-6.74 (m, 1H), 5.40-5.32 (m, 1H), 3.54-3.49 (m, 2H), 3.34(s, 3H), 3.29-3.26 (m, 2H), 3.21-3.17 (m, 1H), 3.09-3.00 (m, 4H),2.93-2.82 (m, 2H), 2.73-2.66 (m, 1H), 2.48-2.36 (m, 2H), 2.26-2.18 (m,1H), 2.17-2.08 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.87 (m, 6H), 1.74-1.60 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s,9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 570.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-[1-[[3-(2-Aminoethoxy)cyclobutyl]methyl]-4-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[3-[[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-1-piperidyl]methyl]cyclobutoxy]ethyl]carbamate (80.0 mg, 140 umol)in DCM (1 mL) was added TFA (308 mg, 2.70 mmol). The mixture was stirredat 25° C. for 0.5 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (80.0 mg, 97% yield, TFA) as a yellowoil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 470.1 (M+H)⁺.

3-[3-Methyl-4-[methyl(4-piperidylmethyl)amino]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate HR)

Step 1—Tert-butyl-4-[[methyl-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of 4-bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one (100 mg, 440 umol,synthesized via Steps 1-3 of Intermediate H), tert-butyl4-(methylaminomethyl) piperidine-1-carboxylate (100 mg, 440 umol, CAS#138022-02-3), Cs₂CO₃ (287 mg, 880 umol),1,3-bis[2,6-bis(1-ethylpropyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide;3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium(38.0 mg, 44.0 umol) and 4A molecular sieves in dioxane (2 mL) wasdegassed and purged with N₂ three times. Then the mixture was stirred at110° C. for 16 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the mixture wasfiltered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: YMC Triart C18 250*50 mm*7 um; mobilephase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 55%-70%, 26 minutes) to give the titlecompound (170 mg, 33% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 10.81 (s, 1H), 6.93-6.83 (m, 2H), 6.75-6.68 (m, 1H), 3.90 (d, J=11.2Hz, 2H), 3.54 (s, 3H), 2.81 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.63 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H),2.57 (s, 3H), 1.65-1.65 (m, 1H), 1.69 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 3H), 1.37 (s, 9H),1.04-0.95 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 374.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl 4-[[[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[[methyl-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(170 mg, 454 umol) in THF (1 mL) was added dropwise t-BuOK (92.0 mg, 817umol) at −10° C. After addition, the mixture was stirred at thistemperature for 30 minutes, and then[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (225 mg, 590 umol, Intermediate G) in THF (1mL) was added dropwise at −10° C. The resulting mixture was stirred at−10° C. for 12 hours. On completion, the mixture was quenched by NH₄Cl(2 mL), diluted with H₂O (8 mL), and extracted with EA (2×5 mL). Theorganic layer was then washed with brine (2×3 mL), dried with anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (274 mg,100% yield) as red oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 606.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—3-[3-Methyl-4-[methyl (4-piperidylmethyl)amino]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2, 6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl 4-[[[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl) methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(270 mg, 446 umol) in TfOH (0.3 mL) was added TFA (3.70 g, 32.4 mmol,2.4 mL). The mixture was then stirred at 70° C. for 1 hr. On completion,the mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (170mg, 99% yield) as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 386.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 4—Tert-butyl 4-[[[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-[3-methyl-4-[methyl(4-piperidylmethyl)amino]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (170 mg, 441 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added TEA (134mg, 1.32 mmol, 185 uL) and tert-butoxycarbonyl tert-butyl carbonate (106mg, 485 umol, 112 uL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hrs. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=100/1 to 2/1) to give the title compound (200 mg,87% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.24 (s, 1H),7.03-6.97 (m, 1H), 6.94-6.88 (m, 1H), 6.58 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 5.23 (dd,J=5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 4.13 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 2.97-2.71 (m,6H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.27-2.19 (m, 1H), 2.05 (s, 1H), 1.75 (d, J=12 Hz,2H), 1.46 (s, 9H), 1.30-1.24 (m, 2H), 1.17 (s, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z486.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step5—3-[3-Methyl-4-[methyl(4-piperidylmethyl)amino]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[[[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(90.0 mg, 185 umol) in DCM (0.5 mL) was added TFA (578 mg, 5.06 mmol,375 uL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, themixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (71 mg, 99%yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 386.3 (M+H)⁺.

3-[3-Methyl-4-[methyl-[[1-(4-piperidyl)-4-piperidyl]methyl]amino]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (Intermediate HS)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[4-[[[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-methyl-amino]methyl]-1-piperidyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-[3-methyl-4-[methyl(4-piperidylmethyl)amino]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (71 mg, 184 umol, Intermediate HR) and tert-butyl4-oxopiperidine-1-carboxylate (367 mg, 1.84 mmol, CAS #79009-07-3) inTHF (3 mL) was added KOAc (362 mg, 3.68 mmol) slowly at 0° C. ThenNaBH(OAc)₃ (390 mg, 1.84 mmol) was added dropwise at 0° C. and theresulting mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, themixture was concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 12%-42%, 10 min) to give the titlecompound (70.0 mg, 67% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.03-6.98 (m, 1H), 6.90 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.26-5.18 (m, 1H), 4.33-4.20 (m, 2H), 3.73 (s, 3H),3.52-3.33 (m, 3H), 3.25-3.18 (m, 1H), 3.00-2.93 (m, 2H), 2.69-2.66 (m,5H), 2.28-2.22 (m, 1H), 2.15-2.08 (m, 2H), 2.06-1.93 (m, 5H), 1.66-1.58(m, 6H), 1.45 (s, 9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 569.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[3-Methyl-4-[methyl-[[1-(4-piperidyl)-4-piperidyl]methyl]amino]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[4-[[[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-methyl-amino]methyl]-1-piperidyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(30.0 mg, 52.8 umol) in DCM (0.5 mL) was added TFA (770 mg, 6.75 mmol,0.5 mL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, themixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (24 mg, 98%yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 469.3 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl 6-(2-oxoethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate(Intermediate HT)

To a solution of tert-butyl 6-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-azaspiro [3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate (250 mg, 971 umol, synthesized via Step 1-2 ofIntermediate FE) in DCM (3 mL) was added DMP (535 mg, 1.26 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (0.1 mL) at 25° C., and then diluted withH₂O (5 mL) and extracted with EA (10 mL×3). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (10 mL×2), dried over with Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the title compound (248mg, 99% yield) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.53-9.51(m, 1H), 4.04-3.98 (m, 1H), 3.76 (d, J=18.6 Hz, 4H), 3.30 (s, 2H),2.43-2.34 (m, 2H), 2.00-1.91 (m, 2H), 1.33 (s, 9H).

3-[5-[1-[2-(2-Azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yloxy)ethyl]-4-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate HU)

Step 1—Tert-butyl6-[2-[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-1-piperidyl]ethoxy]-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl6-(2-oxoethoxy)-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate (240 mg, 940. μmol,Intermediate HT),3-[3-methyl-2-oxo-5-(4-piperidyl)benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(284 mg, 752 umol, HCl, Intermediate DB) in THF (0.5 mL), DMF (0.5 mL)was added KOAc (923 mg, 9.40 mmol) and NaBH(OAc)₃ (398 mg, 1.88 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and purified byprep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase:[water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 23%-53%, 9 min) to give the title compound (100mg, 12% yield) as a white solid LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 583.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-[1-[2-(2-Azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yloxy)ethyl]-4-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl6-[2-[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-1-piperidyl]ethoxy]-2-azaspiro[3.3]heptane-2-carboxylate(80 mg, 137 umol) in DCM (0.4 mL) was added TFA (616 mg, 5.40 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.2 hr. On completion, the reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (65 mg, 79% yield, TFA) as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 482.7(M+H)⁺.

1-[4-[4-(2-Aminoethyl)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate HV)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]ethyl]carbamate

A mixture of1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(500 mg, 1.28 mmol, Intermediate DS), tert-butylN-[2-(4-piperidyl)ethyl]carbamate (293 mg, 1.28 mmol, CAS #165528-81-4),1,3-bis [2,6-bis(1-ethylpropyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide;3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium(165 mg, 192 umol, CAS #1435347-24-2), and Cs₂CO₃ (837 mg, 2.57 mmol) indioxane (5 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times. Then themixture was stirred at 100° C. for 16 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×10mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (5 mL), driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by reversed-phaseHPLC (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (200 mg, 29% yield)as a faint yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 537.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—1-[4-[4-(2-Aminoethyl)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]ethyl]carbamate (50 mg, 93.1 umol) in TFA (0.8 mL)and TfOH (0.1 mL). The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 1 hr. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo and DMSO (1 mL) andDIEA was added until the pH=8. The mixture was then diluted with waterand lyophilized to give the title compound (30 mg, 17% yield) as a faintyellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 317.0 (M+H)⁺.

Spiro[2.4]heptan-7-amine (Intermediate HW)

Step 1-Spiro[2.4]heptan-7-ol

To a solution of spiro[2.4]heptan-7-one (4.50 g, 40.8 mmol, CAS#5771-32-4) in EtOH (40 mL) was added NaBH₄ (3.91 g, 103 mmol) at 0° C.The reaction was then stirred at 25° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, thereaction was quenched with NH₄Cl (10 mL). The mixture was diluted withEA (400 mL), washed with water (200 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄ andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (2.91 g, 63% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ4.28 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 3.51-3.45 (m, 1H), 1.93-1.83 (m, 1H), 1.81-1.70(m, 2H), 1.66-1.49 (m, 2H), 1.43-1.33 (m, 1H), 0.77-0.69 (m, 1H),0.43-0.29 (m, 3H).

Step 2—2-Spiro[2.4]heptan-7-ylisoindoline-1,3-dione

To a solution of spiro[2.4]heptan-7-ol (2.40 g, 21.4 mmol),isoindoline-1,3-dione (3.78 g, 25.6 mmol, CAS #85-41-6), and PPh₃ (8.42g, 32.0 mmol) in THF (60 mL) was added DIAD (6.49 g, 32.0 mmol) at 25°C. under N₂. The reaction was stirred at 60° C. for 16 hrs. Oncompletion, the reaction was added ice water (100 mL). The mixture wasextracted with EA (200 mL) and concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=20/1 to 10/1) to give the title compound (1.7 g, 32% yield) asyellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.83 (s, 4H), 4.32 (t, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 2.26-2.10 (m, 3H), 2.02-1.93 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.67 (m, 1H),1.49-1.34 (m, 1H), 0.63-0.54 (m, 1H), 0.51-0.41 (m, 2H), 0.32-0.24 (m,1H).

Step 3-Spiro[2.4]heptan-7-amine

To a solution of 2-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-ylisoindoline-1,3-dione (1.4 g,5.8 mmol) in THF (30 mL) was added NH₂NH₂H₂O (1.66 g, 33.1 mmol). Thereaction was stirred at 60° C. for 3 hrs. On completion, the reactionwas diluted with THF (30 mL) and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedin vacuo to give the title compound (550 mg, 85% yield) as yellow oil.¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2.84 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.13-2.02 (m, 1H),1.88-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.76-1.64 (m, 1H), 1.48-1.42 (m, 2H), 1.28 (s, 2H),0.64-0.57 (m, 1H), 0.49-0.29 (m, 3H).

4-[(6-chloro-7-oxo-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (Intermediate HX)

Step 1—5-Bromo-2-chloro-N-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-ylpyrimidin-4-amine

To a solution of 5-bromo-2,4-dichloro-pyrimidine (983 mg, 4.32 mmol, CAS#36082-50-5) and TEA (567 mg, 5.61 mmol) in ACN (15 mL) was addedspiro[2.4]heptan-7-amine (480 mg, 4.32 mmol, Intermediate HW) at 0° C.The reaction was then stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, thereaction was diluted with EA (100 mL). The organic layer was washed withwater (50 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography(SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=1/0 to 30/1) to give the titlecompound (505 mg, 38% yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 303.7(M+H)⁺.

Step2—N2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-5-bromo-N4-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

To a solution of5-bromo-2-chloro-N-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrimidin-4-amine (450 mg, 1.49mmol) and 4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline (375 mg, 1.64 mmol,Intermediate DE) in IPA (10 mL) was added TFA (3.39 g, 29.7 mmol) underN₂. The reaction was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hrs under N₂. Oncompletion, the reaction was diluted with EA (100 mL). The organic layerwas washed with water (70 mL) and concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by reverse phase (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound(400 mg, 54% yield) as red solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 496.9 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—Methyl(E)-3-[2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-4-(spiro[2.4]heptan-7-ylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl]prop-2-enoate

To a mixture ofN2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-5-bromo-N4-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine(340 mg, 686 umol), TEA (208 mg, 2.06 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (158 mg, 137umol) in DMF (3.5 mL) was added methyl prop-2-enoate (0.54 g, 6.27mmol). The reaction was then stirred at 90° C. for 16 hrs under N₂. Oncompletion, the reaction was diluted with water (50 mL) and extractedwith EA (70 mL×2). The organic layer was washed with water (50 mL×3),dried over Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo.The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 3/1) to give the title compound (200 mg, 58%yield) as brown oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 501.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step4—2-(4-Benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of methyl(E)-3-[2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-4-(spiro[2.4]heptan-7-ylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl]prop-2-enoate (180 mg, 359 umol) in DMF (3 mL) was addedt-BuOK (121 mg, 1.08 mmol) at 25° C. and stirred for 0.5 hr. Then, thereaction was stirred at 120° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the reactionwas diluted with EA (40 mL). The organic layer was washed with water (30mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated invacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (80mg, 47% yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 469.6 (M+H)⁺.

Step5—4-[(6-Chloro-7-oxo-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride

To a solution of2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (80.0 mg, 170 umol) in HOAc (0.1 mL) and ACN (1 mL) wasadded NCS (91.1 mg, 682 umol) and H₂O (30.7 ug, 1.71 umol) in the dark.The reaction was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr in the dark. Oncompletion, the reaction was diluted with EA (50 mL). The organic layerwashed with water (50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtratewas concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=5/1 to 2/1) to givethe title compound (60 mg, 73% yield) as yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z479.0 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl 4-(4-piperidyloxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(Intermediate HY)

Step 1—Tert-butyl 4-(4-pyridyloxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of tert-butyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (10 g,46.5 mmol, CAS #123855-51-6), pyridin-4-ol (4.42 g, 46.5 mmol, CAS#626-64-2), PPh₃ (25.0 g, 93.0 mmol), DIAD (19.0 g, 93.0 mmol, 18.0 mL)in THF (50 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times, and then themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (50 mL) and extracted withDCM (3×100 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×30mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo togive a residue. The crude product was purified by reversed-phase HPLC(0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (4.9 g, 37% yield) as awhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.44 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.82 (d,J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.18 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 2H), 3.87 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.76 (t,J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 2.09-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.82 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H), 1.48 (s,9H), 1.35-1.23 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 293.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl 4-(4-piperidyloxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of tert-butyl 4-(4-pyridyloxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(2 g, 6.84 mmol), PtO₂ (1.55 g, 6.84 mmol), HOAc (8.40 g, 140 mmol, 8.00mL) in EtOH (20 mL) was degassed and purged with H₂ three times. Thenthe mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 16 hrs under H₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to givethe title compound (2.00 g, 82% yield, HOAc salt) as white oil. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 5.35-4.85 (m, 1H), 3.92 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H),3.41-3.32 (m, 1H), 3.27-3.20 (m, 2H), 3.00-2.87 (m, 2H), 2.66 (t, J=9.2Hz, 3H), 2.34-2.19 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.76 (m, 1H), 1.63 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 3H),1.49-1.41 (m, 2H), 1.38 (s, 9H), 1.09-0.93 (m, 3H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z299.1 (M+H)⁺.

3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[4-(4-piperidylmethoxy)-1-piperidyl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate HZ)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[[1-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-4-piperidyl]oxymethyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of tert-butyl 4-(4-piperidyloxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(50 mg, 168 umol, Intermediate HY),4-bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one (150 mg, 661 umol, synthesizedvia Steps 1-3 of Intermediate H), Cs₂CO₃ (1.35 g, 4.13 mmol),1,3-bis[2,6-bis(1-ethylpropyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide;3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium(71.0 mg, 83.0 umol) and 4A molecular sieves in dioxane (1 mL) wasdegassed and purged with N₂ three times. Then the mixture was stirred at100° C. for 12 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the mixture wasfiltered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Luna C18 200*40 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 65%-95%, 10 minutes) to give thetitle compound (70 mg, 9% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z445.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl4-[[1-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]oxymethyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[[1-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-4-piperidyl]oxymethyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate (100 mg, 225 umol) in THF (1 mL) was addedt-BuOK (46 mg, 405 umol) and[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate(112 mg, 293 umol, Intermediate CY). The mixture was stirred at −10° C.for 6 hrs. On completion, the mixture was quenched with NH₄Cl (1 mL),diluted with H₂O (8 mL), and extracted with EA (2×5 mL). The organiclayer was then washed with brine (2×3 mL), dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified byprep-TLC (SiO₂, Petroleum ether:Ethyl acetate=0:1) to give the titlecompound (130 mg, 77% yield) as red oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.21 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.95-6.88 (m, 2H), 6.85 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.75(d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 5.53-5.46 (m, 1H), 4.86-4.70 (m, 2H), 3.98-3.89 (m,2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.71 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 3.12-3.00 (m,2H), 2.84-2.69 (m, 5H), 2.06-1.98 (m, 3H), 1.88-1.81 (m, 1H), 1.74-1.60(m, 4H), 1.59-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.39 (s, 9H), 1.24 (s, 3H), 1.09-0.99 (m,2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 676.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[4-(4-piperidylmethoxy)-1-piperidyl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl 4-[[1-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]oxymethyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(30 mg, 44.4 umol) in TFA (0.8 mL) was added TfOH (170 mg, 1.13 mmol,100 uL). The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, themixture was concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-TLC (SiO₂, PE:EA=0:1) to give the title compound (20mg, 97% yield) as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 456.1 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-[2-(4-formylcyclohexoxy)ethyl]-N-methyl-carbamate(Intermediate IA)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]-N-methyl-carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]carbamate(400 mg, 781 umol, synthesized via Steps 1-6 of Intermediate DP) in THF(4 mL) was added NaH (93.8 mg, 2.34 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil)and MeI (389 uL, 6.25 mmol) at 0° C., then the mixture was stirred at25° C. for 10 hrs. On completion, the mixture was quenched with sat.NH₄Cl (3 mL), then washed with water (50 mL) and extracted with EA (50mL×3). The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, andconcentrated in vacuo to give the residue. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO₂, PE:EA=100:3 to 20:1) to give the titlecompound (300 mg, 73% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.67-7.65 (m, 4H), 7.47-7.33 (m, 6H), 3.57-3.56 (m, 2H), 3.47-3.45 (m,2H), 3.37 (s, 2H), 3.19-3.14 (m, 1H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.09-2.00 (m, 2H),1.85-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.58-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.47 (s, 9H), 1.24-1.16 (m, 2H),1.06 (s, 9H), 1.03-0.94 (m, 2H).

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[2-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexoxy]ethyl]-N-methyl-carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxymethyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]-N-methyl-carbamate(300 mg, 570 umol) in THF (3 mL) was added TBAF (1 M, 855 uL), then themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO₂, PE:EA=20:1 to 2:1) to give the titlecompound (150 mg, 91% yield) as a yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ3.58 (s, 2H), 3.46-3.45 (m, 2H), 3.36-3.35 (m, 2H), 3.25-3.15 (m, 1H),2.92 (s, 3H), 2.07-2.04 (m, 2H), 1.85-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.64-1.53 (m, 1H),1.46 (s, 9H), 1.27-1.17 (m, 2H), 1.05-0.91 (m, 2H).

Step 3—Tert-butyl N-[2-(4-formylcyclohexoxy)ethyl]-N-methyl-carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexoxy]ethyl]-N-methyl-carbamate (50.0 mg,174 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added DMP (110 mg, 261 umol) at 0° C., thenthe mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the mixturewas quenched with sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate (5 mL) and NaHCO₃ (5mL), then extracted with DCM (10 mL×3). The combined organic layers weredried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, then concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (30.0 mg, 60% yield) as a yellow oil.

3-[3-Methyl-5-[1-[[4-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]cyclohexyl]methyl]-4-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate IB)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-1-piperidyl]methyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]-N-methyl-carbamate

To a solution of3-[3-methyl-2-oxo-5-(4-piperidyl)benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(38.4 mg, 84.1 umol, TFA, Intermediate DB) in THF (1 mL) was added TEA(14.6 uL, 105 umol). Then tert-butylN-[2-(4-formylcyclohexoxy)ethyl]-N-methyl-carbamate (30.0 mg, 105 umol,Intermediate IA) and HOAc (6.01 uL, 105 umol) were added, and themixture was stirred at −10° C. for 0.5 hr. Next, NaBH(OAc)₃ (33.4 mg,158 umol) was added, and the mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 1.5 hrs.On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give theresidue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex lunaC18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 15%-45%, 8 min)to give the title compound (10.0 mg, 16% yield) as a colorless gum.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 612.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[3-Methyl-5-[1-[[4-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]cyclohexyl]methyl]-4-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[4-[[4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-1-piperidyl]methyl]cyclohexoxy]ethyl]-N-methyl-carbamate(10.0 mg, 16.3 umol) in DCM (0.5 mL) was added TFA (0.2 mL, 2.70 mmol),then the mixture was stirred 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixturewas concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (10.0 mg, 97%yield, TFA) as a colorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 512.2 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-[5-[(2-chloroacetyl)amino]pentyl]carbamate (IntermediateIC)

To a solution of tert-butyl N-(5-aminopentyl)carbamate (500 mg, 2.47mmol, 514 ul, CAS #51644-96-3) in THF (5 mL) was added 2-chloroacetylchloride (418 mg, 3.71 mmol, 29.0 uL, CAS #79-04-9) and mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hour. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (500 mg, 72% yield) asa white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 178.9 (M+H)⁺.

N-(5-aminopentyl)-2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetamide(Intermediate ID)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[5-[[2-[4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]pentyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[5-[(2-chloroacetyl)amino]pentyl]carbamate(500 mg, 1.79 mmol, Intermediate IC) and4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenol (206 mg, 538 umol, Intermediate IE)in THF (5 mL) was added NaOH (322 mg, 8.07 mmol). The mixture was thenstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was diluted withH₂O (0.5 mL), then concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (183mg, 16% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.05 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.29 (m, 12H), 6.97 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.79-6.71 (m, 1H), 6.53 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.38 (d,J=12.8 Hz, 4H), 4.47 (s, 2H), 3.13-3.08 (m, 2H), 2.93-2.83 (m, 4H), 2.07(s, 2H), 1.36 (s, 9H), 1.25-1.19 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 626.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[5-[[2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]pentyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[5-[[2-[4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]pentyl]carbamate (173 mg, 276 umol) in THF (2.00 mL) was added Pd/C (2.00 mg,2.76 umol, 10 wt %). The mixture was then stirred at 25° C. for 1 hrunder H₂. On completion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo. The mixture was purified by reversed phase (0.1%FA) to give the title compound (48.0 mg, 38% yield) as a white solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 347.9 (M-100)⁺.

Step 3—N-(5-aminopentyl)-2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetamide

To a solution of tert-butylN-[5-[[2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]pentyl]carbamate(48.0 mg, 107 umol) in TFA (1 mL) and DCM (2 mL). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentratedin vacuo to give the title compound (37.0 mg, 74% yield, TFA) as acolorless oily liquid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 347.9 (M+H)⁺.

4-(2,6-Bis(benzyloxy)pyridin-3-yl)phenol (Intermediate IE)

A mixture of2,6-bis(benzyloxy)-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridine(9.50 g, 22.8 mmol, CAS #2152673-80-6), 4-bromophenol (3.94 g, 22.8mmol, CAS #106-41-2), K₂CO₃ (9.44 g, 68.3 mmol), and Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂(1.86 g, 2.28 mmol) in dioxane (150 mL) and H₂O (30 mL) was degassed andpurged with N₂ three times. Then the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for12 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture wasdiluted with H₂O (200 mL) and extracted with EA (200 mL×2). The combinedorganic layers were washed with aqueous NaCl (200 mL×2), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 5/1) to give the title compound (7 g, 79%yield) as an off-white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.45 (s, 1H),7.66 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.24 (m, 12H), 6.78 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.51(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.38 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 4H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 384.2(M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-[2-[2-[(2-chloroacetyl)amino]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(Intermediate IF)

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethyl]carbamate (500 mg,2.45 mmol, CAS #127828-22-2) in DCM (5 mL) was added TEA (743 mg, 7.34mmol). Then 2-chloroacetyl chloride (331.75 mg, 2.94 mmol, CAS #79-04-9)in DCM (3 mL) was added to the mixture at 0° C. The reaction was stirredat 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was diluted with DCM (60mL) and washed with water (50 mL×3). The organic layer was dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (610 mg, 88% yield) as yellow oil.

N-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethyl]-2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetamide(Intermediate IG)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[[2-[4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[(2-chloroacetyl)amino]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (246 mg, 876 umol,Intermediate IF) and 4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenol (120 mg, 312umol, Intermediate IE) in DMF (4 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (305 mg, 938umol). The reaction was then stirred at 50° C. for 4 hrs. On completion,the mixture was diluted with EA (50 mL) and washed with water (30 mL×3).The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatography(SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=3/1 to 1/1). Then, the crudeproduct was further purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 66%-96%, 10 min)to give the title compound (196 mg, 99% yield) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.08 (m, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.51-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.45-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.40-7.23 (m, 8H), 6.97 (d, J=8.8Hz, 2H), 6.81-6.69 (m, 1H), 6.52 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.39 (s, 2H), 5.36(s, 2H), 4.49 (s, 2H), 3.45-3.39 (m, 2H), 3.36 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.27(s, 1H), 3.05 (m, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 1.42-1.42 (m, 1H), 1.35 (s, 9H).

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[[2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[[2-[4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (100 mg, 159 umol) in MeOH (4 mL) was added Pd/C(50 mg, 159 umol, 10 wt %) under N₂ atmosphere. The suspension wasdegassed and purged with H₂ three times. Then the mixture was stirred at25° C. for 2 hrs under H₂ (15 Psi) atmosphere. On completion, themixture was diluted with MeOH (10 mL), filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (59 mg, 82% yield) ascolorless solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 350.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—N-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethyl]-2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetamide

A mixture of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[[2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (59 mg, 131 umol) in HCl/EtOAc (4 M, 4 mL) was stirredat 25° C. for 0.5 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (45 mg, 98% yield) as white solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 350.0 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[(2-chloroacetyl)amino]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(Intermediate IH)

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (500 mg, 2.01 mmol, CAS#153086-78-3) in DCM (3 mL) was added TEA (840 uL, 6.04 mmol). Then asolution of 2-chloroacetyl chloride (192 uL, 2.42 mmol, CAS #79-04-9) inDCM (2 mL) was dropwise added at 0° C., and the mixture was stirred at25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was diluted with DCM (50 mL)and washed with water (40 mL×3). The combined organic layers were driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, then concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (550 mg, 84% yield) as a yellow oil.

N-[2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]-2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetamide(Intermediate II)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[[2-[4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[(2-chloroacetyl)amino]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (474 mg,1.46 mmol, Intermediate IH) and 4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenol (280mg, 730 umol, Intermediate IE) in DMF (5 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (713 mg,2.19 mmol), then the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 hours. Oncompletion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate was diluted withEA (40 mL) and washed with water (30 mL×3). The combined organic layerswere dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, then concentrated in vacuo to give theresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,PE:EA=20:1 to 1:2) to give the title compound (480 mg, 97% yield) as ayellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.07 (t, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 7.70 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.46-7.41 (m, 2H),7.40-7.32 (m, 7H), 6.97 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.74 (s, 1H), 6.53 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 5.75 (s, 1H), 5.38 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 4H), 4.49 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s,1H), 3.49-3.47 (m, 4H), 3.44-3.43 (m, 2H), 3.37-3.36 (m, 2H), 3.06-3.04(m, 2H), 1.36 (s, 9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 672.5 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[[2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[[2-[4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (150 mg, 223 umol) in MeOH (1 mL) was added Pd/C(50.0 mg, 10 wt %) under N₂ atmosphere. Then the mixture was degassedand charged with H₂ three times and then stirred at 25° C. under H₂ (15psi) for 2 hrs. On completion, the mixture was filtered and the filtratewas concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (100 mg, 90% yield)as a white gum. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 494.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—N-[2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]-2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetamide

A solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[[2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (50.0 mg, 101 umol) in HCl/dioxane (1 mL) was stirred at25° C. for 0.5 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuoto give the title compound (40.0 mg, 91% yield, HCl) as a white solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 394.0 (M+H)⁺.

3-[3-methyl-2-oxo-5-[4-(4-piperidyloxy)-1-piperidyl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate IJ)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[[1-[3-(methylamino)-4-nitro-phenyl]-4-piperidyl]oxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of 5-fluoro-N-methyl-2-nitro-aniline (498 mg, 2.93 mmol, CAS#120381-42-2), TEA (889 mg, 8.79 mmol, 1.22 mL) and tert-butyl4-(4-piperidyloxy)piperidine-1-carboxylate (1.00 g, 3.52 mmol, CAS#845305-83-1) in DMSO (12 mL) was stirred at 50° C. for 2 hrs. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was diluted with EA (90 mL) and washedwith water (30 mL×3). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, PE:EA=3:1 to 1:1) to give the title compound (1.05g, 82% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.35 (d,J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.47-6.36 (m, 1H), 5.92 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 3.82-3.69 (m, 3H), 3.68-3.59 (m, 3H), 3.27-3.15 (m, 2H),3.09-2.96 (m, 2H), 2.93 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 3H), 1.92-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.69(m, 2H), 1.51-1.42 (m, 2H), 1.39 (s, 9H), 1.36-1.27 (in, 2H)

Step 2—Tert-butyl4-[[1-[4-amino-3-(methylamino)phenyl]-4-piperidyl]oxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[[1-[3-(methylamino)-4-nitro-phenyl]-4-piperidyl]oxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate (1 g, 2.30 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added Pd/C (500 mg, 2.30mmol, 10 wt %) under Ar. The suspension was degassed under vacuum andpurged with H₂ several times. The mixture was then stirred under H₂ (15psi) at 25° C. for 5 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture wasfiltered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (853 mg,91% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.40 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 6.08-5.97 (m, 2H), 4.55-4.47 (m, 1H), 3.98 (s, 2H), 3.68-3.58 (m,3H), 3.54-3.46 (m, 1H), 3.28-3.20 (m, 2H), 3.00 (s, 2H), 2.68 (d, J=5.2Hz, 3H), 2.67-2.60 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.71 (m, 2H),1.57-1.47 (m, 2H), 1.39 (s, 9H), 1.35-1.25 (m, 2H).

Step 3—Tert-butyl4-[[1-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-piperidyl]oxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of tert-butyl4-[[1-[4-amino-3-(methylamino)phenyl]-4-piperidyl]oxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate (800 mg, 1.98 mmol) and CDI (480 mg, 2.97 mmol) in ACN (10mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 4 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixturewas concentrated in vacuo to remove ACN (5 mL). Then, the mixture wasadded dropwise into water (80 mL) and filtered. The filtered cake wasdried in vacuo to give the title compound (680 mg, 79% yield) as purplesolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.48 (s, 1H), 6.79 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 6.73 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.59-6.55 (m, 1H), 3.68-3.53 (m, 4H),3.42-3.35 (m, 2H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.01 (t, J=9.6 Hz, 2H), 2.86-2.73 (m,2H), 1.94-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.80-1.72 (m, 2H), 1.60-1.49 (m, 2H), 1.39 (s,9H), 1.35-1.26 (m, 2H).

Step 4—Tert-butyl4-[[1-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl]oxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of tert-butyl4-[[1-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-piperidyl]oxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate (600 mg, 1.39 mmol) and tBuOK (234 mg, 2.09 mmol) in THF (7mL) was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hr. Then, a mixture of[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate(797 mg, 2.09 mmol, Intermediate G) in THF (5 mL) was added dropwiseinto the above mixture and the mixture was stirred for 0.5 hr at 0° C.On completion, the reaction mixture was diluted with EA (80 mL) and theorganic layer was washed with water (50 mL×3). The organic layer wasdried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, PE:EA=1:1 to 1:3 to 0:1) togive the title compound (900 mg, 97% yield) as green solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.20 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.88-6.82 (m, 3H), 6.80 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.59-6.53 (m, 1H), 5.47-5.38 (m, 1H), 4.85-4.73 (m, 2H),3.74-3.71 (m, 3H), 3.68-3.56 (m, 4H), 3.46-3.38 (m, 2H), 3.30 (s, 3H),3.09-2.97 (m, 3H), 2.86-2.77 (m, 3H), 2.73-2.63 (m, 1H), 2.06-2.00 (m,1H), 1.95-1.87 (m, 2H), 1.80-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.62-1.51 (m, 2H), 1.39 (s,9H), 1.35-1.27 (m, 2H).

Step5—3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-5-[4-(4-piperidyloxy)-1-piperidyl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

A mixture of tert-butyl4-[[1-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl]oxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate (300 mg,453 umol) and TfOH (1.02 g, 6.80 mmol, 0.6 mL) in TFA (3 mL) was stirredat 70° C. for 2.5 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (251 mg, 99% yield,TFA) as red oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 441.9 (M+H)⁺.

3-[5-[4-[[1-(3-aminopropyl)-4-piperidyl]oxy]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (Intermediate IK)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[3-[4-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl]oxy]-1-piperidyl]propyl]carbamate

To a solution of3-[3-methyl-2-oxo-5-[4-(4-piperidyloxy)-1-piperidyl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(250 mg, 450 umol, TFA, Intermediate IJ), TEA (136 mg, 1.35 mmol) andHOAc (108 mg, 1.80 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) and THF (2 mL) was addedtert-butyl N-(3-oxopropyl)carbamate (169 mg, 975 umol, Intermediate GM).The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr. Then, NaBH(OAc)₃ (143 mg,675 umol) was added and the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1.5 hrs.On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with water (0.2 mL) andconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex C18 250*50 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (NH₄HCO₃)-ACN]; B%: 20%-50%, 8 min) to give the title compound (140 mg, 51% yield) aswhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.05 (s, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 6.83 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.79-6.74 (m, 1H), 6.65-6.60 (m, 1H),5.39-5.16 (m, 1H), 3.58-3.51 (m, 1H), 3.44-3.39 (m, 3H), 3.30 (s, 3H),2.94-2.88 (m, 3H), 2.86-2.77 (m, 3H), 2.64-2.60 (m, 1H), 2.24 (t, J=7.2Hz, 3H), 2.06-1.94 (m, 4H), 1.94-1.85 (m, 3H), 1.83-1.73 (m, 3H),1.54-1.47 (m, 4H), 1.37 (s, 9H).

Step2—3-[5-[4-[[1-(3-Aminopropyl)-4-piperidyl]oxy]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

A mixture of tert-butylN-[3-[4-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl]oxy]-1-piperidyl]propyl]carbamate (35.0 mg, 58.4 umol) and TFA(359 mg, 3.15 mmol) in DCM (1 mL) was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (35.8 mg, 99% yield, TFA) as colorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 498.9 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-[2-[2-[2-(4-piperidylmethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(Intermediate IL)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-(4-pyridylmethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

A mixture of tert-butyl N-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(500 mg, 2.01 mmol, CAS #139115-92-7) in THF (5 mL) was degassed andpurged with N₂ three times. Then NaH (160 mg, 4.01 mmol, 60% dispersionin mineral oil) was added to the mixture at 0° C. and the mixture wasstirred for 1 hour. Then 4-(bromomethyl)pyridine (345 mg, 2.01 mmol, CAS#54751-01-8) was added and the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hrsunder N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was with H₂O(10 mL) at 25° C., and then extracted with EA (3×10 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (2×10 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue wasthen purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex C18 250*50 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water (ammonia hydroxide v/v)-ACN]; B %: 18%-48%, 8 min)to give the title compound (200 mg, 28% yield) as colorless oil. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 341.2 (M+1)⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.58 (d, J=6.0 Hz,2H), 7.29 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 5.01 (s, 1H), 4.60 (s, 2H), 3.73-3.68 (m,4H), 3.68-3.63 (m, 4H), 3.55 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 3.32-3.31 (m, 2H), 1.44(s, 9H).

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-(4-piperidylmethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-(4-pyridylmethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (170 mg, 499umol) in EtOH (5 mL) and AcOH (525 mg, 8.74 mmol) was added PtO₂ (113mg, 499 umol) under N₂ atmosphere. The suspension was degassed andpurged with H₂ three times. The mixture was stirred under H₂ (15 Psi) at40° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (150 mg, 86% yield) asa white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 5.33-4.94 (m, 1H), 3.65-3.58(m, 8H), 3.56-3.52 (m, 2H), 3.44-3.29 (m, 6H), 2.86-2.80 (m, 2H),1.95-1.76 (m, 4H), 1.44 (s, 9H), 1.33-1.23 (m, 1H).

1-[4-[4-[2-[2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxymethyl]-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate IM)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

A mixture of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-(4-piperidylmethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (150 mg,432 umol, Intermediate IL),1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(134 mg, 346 umol, Intermediate DS), Cs₂CO₃ (564 mg, 1.73 mmol) and1,3-bis[2,6-bis(1-ethylpropyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide;3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium(37.2 mg, 43.2 umol) in dioxane (2 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂three times. Then the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 16 hrs under N₂atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Then the residue was purifiedby prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase:[water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 29%-59%, 15 min) to give the title compound (70.0mg, 24% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 655.2 (M+1)⁺.

Step2—1-[4-[4-[2-[2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxymethyl]-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyr-imidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(70.0 mg, 106 umol) in TFA (1.2 mL) was added TfOH (0.396 mg, 2.64umol). The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 1 hr. On completion, thereaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(45.0 mg, 96% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 435.1 (M+1)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-[3-[(2-chloroacetyl)amino]propyl]carbamate (IntermediateIN)

To a solution of tert-butyl N-(3-aminopropyl)carbamate (1.00 g, 5.74mmol, CAS #75178-96-0) in THF (10 mL) was added 2-chloroacetyl chloride(1.30 g, 11.4 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was diluted with H₂O (5 mL) andextracted with EA (3×5 mL). The combined organic layers were washed withbrine (2×5 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedin vacuo to give the title compound (1.00 g, 70% yield) as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.43-7.29 (m, 1H) 4.16-4.08 (m, 6H)3.38 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H) 3.19 (s, 2H) 1.80-1.63 (m, 2H) 1.45 (s, 9H).

N-(3-aminopropyl)-2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetamide(Intermediate 10)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[3-[[2-[4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]propyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[3-[(2-chloroacetyl)amino]propyl]carbamate(5×100 mg, 5×398 umol, Intermediate IN) in DMF (5×2 mL) was added NaOH(5×63.8 mg, 5×1.60 mmol) and 4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenol (5×45.8mg, 5×119 umol, Intermediate IE). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for16 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was diluted with H₂O (10 mL)and extracted with EA (3×5 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (2×5 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The crude product was purifiedby reversed-phase HPLC (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound(170 mg, 14% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.58 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H) 7.52 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H) 7.46-7.42 (m, 2H) 7.41-7.28 (m,10H) 6.97 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H) 6.48 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H) 5.44-5.36 (m, 4H) 4.54(s, 2H) 3.42 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H) 3.16 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H) 1.69-1.66 (m, 2H)1.46-1.43 (m, 9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 598.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[3-[[2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]propyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[3-[[2-[4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]propyl]carbamate (115 mg, 192 umol) in THF (2 mL) was added Pd/C (227 mg, 193umol) under N₂ atmosphere. The suspension was degassed and purged withH₂ three times. The mixture was stirred under H₂ at 25° C. for 2 hrs. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuoto give the title compound (80.0 mg, 99% yield) as colorless oil. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 319.9 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—N-(3-aminopropyl)-2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetamide

To a solution of tert-butylN-[3-[[2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]propyl]carbamate(80.0 mg, 190 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added TFA (1.31 g, 11.4 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reactionmixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (60.0 mg, 99% yield) as colorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 319.9(M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-[7-[(2-chloroacetyl)amino]heptyl]carbamate (IntermediateIP)

To a solution of tert-butyl N-(7-aminoheptyl)carbamate (600 mg, 2.60mmol, CAS #99733-18-3) in THF (1 mL) was added TEA (264 mg, 2.60 mmol,363 uL) and 2-chloroacetyl chloride (353 mg, 3.13 mmol, 249 uL, CAS#79-04-9). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 hrs. On completion,the mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (799mg, 100% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 329.1 (M+H)⁺.

N-(7-aminoheptyl)-2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetamide(Intermediate IQ)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[7-[[2-[4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]heptyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[7-[(2-chloroacetyl)amino]heptyl]carbamate(799 mg, 2.60 mmol, Intermediate IP) in THF (1 mL) was added NaOH (469mg, 11.7 mmol) and 4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenol (200 mg,Intermediate IE). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 hrs. Oncompletion, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (15 mL) and extracted withEA (3×15 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×10mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo togive a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: YMCTriart C18 250*50 mm*7 um; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 56%-86%,20 minutes) to give the title compound (360 mg, 21% yield) as yellowoil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.58 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.50 (m,2H), 7.46-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.40-7.29 (m, 7H), 6.97-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.61 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.48 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.47-5.35 (m, 4H), 4.53 (s, 2H),3.40-3.32 (m, 2H), 3.10 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 1.61-1.47 (m, 4H), 1.45 (s,10H), 1.33 (s, 7H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 654.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[7-[[2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]heptyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[7-[[2-[4-(2,6-dibenzyloxy-3-pyridyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]heptyl]carbamate(257 mg, 393 umol) in THF (2 mL) was added Pd/C (47 mg, 39.2 umol, 10 wt%) under N₂. The suspension was degassed under vacuum and purged with H₂several times. The mixture was then stirred under H₂ (15 psi) at 25° C.for 12 hrs. On completion, the mixture was filtered and concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (150 mg, 81% yield) as yellow oil. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.02 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),6.97-6.91 (m, 2H), 6.52 (s, 1H), 4.50 (s, 2H), 3.75 (dd, J=5.2, 10.0 Hz,1H), 3.39-3.30 (m, 2H), 3.10 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.80-2.62 (m, 2H),2.39-2.12 (m, 3H), 1.45 (s, 9H), 1.44 (s, 3H), 1.31 (s, 6H). LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 476.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—N-(7-aminoheptyl)-2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetamide

To a solution of tert-butylN-[7-[[2-[4-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phenoxy]acetyl]amino]heptyl]carbamate(90 mg, 189 umol) in DCM (0.5 mL) was added TFA (770 mg, 6.75 mmol). Themixture was then stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixturewas concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (70 mg, 99% yield)as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 375.7 (M+H)⁺.

4-[(6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-N-(2-piperazin-1-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide(Intermediate IR)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[2-[[4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonylamino]ethyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride (100 mg, 234 umol, Intermediate DG) inACN (1.00 mL) and DMF (1 m L) was added DIEA (30.2 mg, 234 umol, 40.7uL), 4A molecular sieves (5.00 mg, 234 umol) and tert-butyl4-(2-aminoethyl) piperazine-1-carboxylate (53.0 mg, 234 umol, CAS#192130-34-0). The mixture was then stirred at 25° C. for 10 min. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The mixture waspurified by pre-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 19%-49%, 9 min) to give the titlecompound (130 mg, 89% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 620.3(M+H)⁺.

Step2—4-[(6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-N-(2-piperazin-1-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide

To a solution of tert-butyl 4-[2-[[4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d] pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonylamino]ethyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(89.0 mg, 143 umol) in DC M (1.00 mL), TFA (1.00 mL). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentratedin vacuo to give the title compound (80.0 mg, 87% yield, TFA) as a brownoily liquid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 520.1 (M+H)⁺.

Benzyl 4-(4-piperidylmethoxy)piperidine-1-carboxylate (Intermediate IS)

Step 1—Tert-butyl 4-(4-pyridyloxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of tert-butyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (10 g,46.5 mmol, CAS #123855-51-6), pyridin-4-ol (4.42 g, 46.5 mmol, CAS#626-64-2), PPh₃ (25.0 g, 93.0 mmol), and DIAD (19.0 g, 93.0 mmol, 18.0mL) in THF (50 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times. Then themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the mixture was diluted with H₂O (50 mL) and extracted withDCM (100 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×30mL), dried anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue.The crude product was purified by reversed-phase HPLC (0.1% FAcondition) to give the title compound (4.90 g, 37% yield) was obtainedas a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.44 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 6.82(d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.18 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 2H), 3.87 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H),2.80-2.74 (m, 2H), 2.09-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.82 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H), 1.48 (s,9H), 1.35-1.23 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 293.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2 Tert-butyl 4-(4-piperidyloxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of tert-butyl 4-(4-pyridyloxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(2.8 g, 9.58 mmol), PtO₂ (2.17 g, 9.58 mmol), and HOAc (10.50 g, 174.85mmol, 10 mL) in EtOH (28 mL) was degassed and purged with H₂ threetimes. Then the mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 16 hrs under H₂atmosphere. On completion, the mixture was filtered and concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (2.5 g, 73% yield, HOAc salt) as whiteoil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 4.12 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 2H), 3.57 (s, 1H),3.28-3.18 (m, 3H), 3.13-3.05 (m, 2H), 3.03-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.73-2.69 (m,2H), 2.05 (s, 9H), 2.00 (s, 1H), 1.89-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.63 (m, 4H),1.31-1.24 (m, 1H), 1.20-1.09 (m, 2H).

Step 3 Tert-butyl4-[(1-benzyloxycarbonyl-4-piperidyl)oxymethyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-(4-piperidyloxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (2.60 g, 7.25 mmol,HOAC) in DCM (30 mL) was added TEA (1.47 g, 14.5 mmol, 2.02 mL) andCbzCl (990 mg, 5.80 mmol, 825 uL, CAS #501-53-1). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 3 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture wasfiltered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 250*50 mm*15 um;mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 60%-85%, 22 minutes) to give thetitle compound (760 mg, 24% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.39-7.34 (m, 4H), 7.34-7.29 (m, 1H), 5.13 (s, 2H), 4.11 (d,J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 3.79 (s, 2H), 3.47-3.41 (m, 1H), 3.30-3.22 (m, 4H),2.75-2.65 (m, 2H), 1.80 (s, 2H), 1.72 (dd, J=3.2, 8.8 Hz, 3H), 1.60-1.56(m, 2H), 1.46 (s, 9H), 1.19-1.08 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 433.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step 4 Benzyl 4-(4-piperidylmethoxy)piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[(1-benzyloxycarbonyl-4-piperidyl)oxymethyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(650 mg, 1.50 mmol) in DCM (3 mL) was added TFA (4.62 g, 40.5 mmol, 3mL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, thereaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(600 mg, 90% yield, TFA salt) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 333.1(M+H)⁺.

3-[3-methyl-2-oxo-4-[4-(4-piperidyloxymethyl)-1-piperidyl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate IT)

Step 1—Benzyl4-[[1-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-4-piperidyl]methoxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of benzyl 4-(4-piperidylmethoxy)piperidine-1-carboxylate (250mg, 752 umol, Intermediate IS), 4-bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one(239 mg, 1.05 mmol, synthesized via Steps 1-3 of Intermediate H), Cs₂CO₃(1.47 g, 4.51 mmol), and1,3-bis[2,6-bis(1-ethylpropyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide;3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium (64.7 mg, 75.2 umol) in dioxane (3 mL) was degassedand purged with N₂ three times. Then the mixture was stirred at 100° C.for 12 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the mixture was filteredand concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC (column: YMC Triart C18 250*50 mm*7 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-A CN]; B %: 70%-80%, 23 minutes) to give the title compound (170mg, 24% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.29 (s, 1H),7.41-7.29 (m, 5H), 7.02-6.96 (m, 1H), 6.87 (dd, J=8.0, 12.0 Hz, 2H),5.14 (s, 2H), 3.78 (s, 2H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.53-3.45 (m, 1H), 3.38 (d,J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 3.31-3.24 (m, 2H), 3.20 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 2H), 2.79-2.67 (m,2H), 1.88 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 5H), 1.74-1.59 (m, 2H), 1.51-1.39 (m, 2H).LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 479.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Benzyl 4-[[1-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of benzyl4-[[1-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-4-piperidyl]methoxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate (70 mg, 146 umol) in THF (1 mL) was addedt-BuOK (29.5 mg, 263 umol) and[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (72.5 mg, 190 umol, Intermediate G). Themixture was stirred at −10° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the mixturewas quenched with NH₄Cl (1 mL), diluted with H₂O (8 mL), and extractedwith EA (2×5 mL). The combined organic layer was washed with brine (2×3mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound (100 mg, 97% yield) as a green solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 710.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[4-(4-piperidyloxymethyl)-1-piperidyl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of benzyl 4-[[1-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl) methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]piperidine-1-carboxylate (100mg, 141 umol) in TFA (1 mL) was added TfOH (21.1 mg, 141 umol, 12.5 uL).The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the reactionmixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Luna C18 200*40mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 5%-35%, 10 minutes) togive the title compound (20 mg, 32% yield) as a white solid. L C-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 456.2 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-[2-(4-piperidylmethoxy)ethyl]carbamate (Intermediate IU)

Step 1—Benzyl4-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethoxymethyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of benzyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (2.00 g,8.02 mmol, CAS #122860-33-7), NaH (641 mg, 16.0 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) wasdegassed and purged with N₂ three times. Then the mixture was stirred at25° C. for 0.5 hour under N₂ atmosphere, then tert-butyl2,2-dioxooxathiazolidine-3- carboxylate (3.94 g, 17.6 mmol, CAS#459817-82-4) was added into the mixture. The mixture was stirred at 25°C. for 2.5 hours under N₂. On completion, the reaction mixture wasquenched with H₂O (10 mL) at 25° C., and then extracted with EA (3×10mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×10 mL), driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give aresidue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=100/1 to 3/1) to give the title compound(1.20 g, 38.1% yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.40-7.26 (m, 5H) 6.74 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H) 5.06 (s, 2H) 4.00 (d, J=13.2Hz, 2H) 3.37-3.30 (m, 3H) 3.22 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H) 3.06 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H)2.81-2.75 (m, 1H) 1.69 (s, 1H) 1.64 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H) 1.37 (s, 9H)1.09-0.99 (m, 2H).

Step 2—Tert-butyl N-[2-(4-piperidylmethoxy)ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of benzyl4-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethoxymethyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(1.20 g, 3.06 mmol) in MeOH (2 mL) was added Pd/C (361 mg, 305 umol)under N₂ atmosphere. The suspension was degassed and purged with H₂three times. The mixture was stirred under H₂ at 25° C. for 12 hrs. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuoto give the title compound (780 mg, 99% yield) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) 4.86 (s, 1H) 3.46 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 3H) 3.34-3.22 (m, 4H)3.09 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H) 2.61 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H) 1.99-1.77 (m, 1H)1.74-1.69 (m, 4H) 1.45 (s, 9H) 1.30-1.11 (m, 2H).

1-[4-[4-(2-Aminoethoxymethyl)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate IV)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]ethyl]carbamate and tert-butylN-[2-[[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]ethyl]carbamate

A mixture of1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(607 mg, 1.56 mmol, Intermediate DS), tert-butylN-[2-(4-piperidylmethoxy)ethyl]carbamate (310 mg, 1.20 mmol,Intermediate IU),1,3-bis[2,6-bis(1-propylbutyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide;3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium (116 mg, 119 umol), Cs₂CO₃ (781 mg, 2.40 mmol) and 4 Åmolecular sieves (2.00 mg) in dioxane (5 mL) was degassed and purgedwith N₂ three times. Then the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 16 hrsunder N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was filteredand concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Then the residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobilephase: [water(NH₄HCO₃)-ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 8 min) to give the cru deproduct as a mixture of the title compounds (260 mg, 38% yield) as awhite solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z (565.4 and 567.4) (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[2-[[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]ethyl]carbamate(260 mg, 460 umol) in THF (2 mL) was added Pd/C (542 mg, 460 umol) underN₂. The suspension was degassed under vacuum and purged with H₂ threetimes. The mixture was stirred under H₂ at 25° C. for 16 hrs. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuoto give a residue. Then the residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Welch Ultimate C18 150*25 mm*5 um; mobile phase: [water(TFA)-ACN]; B %:25%-55%, 10 min) to give the title compound (200 mg, 74% yield) ascolorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 567.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—1-[4-[4-(2-Aminoethoxymethyl)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]ethyl]carbamate(200 mg, 352 umol) in TFA (2 mL) was added TfOH (680 mg, 4.53 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 70° C. for 1 hour. On completion, the reactionmixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (122 mg, quant. yield) as colorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 346.9(M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-[2-[2-(4-piperidylmethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(Intermediate IW)

Step 1—Benzyl 4-[(2-ethoxy-2-oxo-ethoxy)methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl 2-diazoacetate (1.37 g, 12.0 mmol) and benzyl4-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (1 g, 4.01 mmol, CAS#122860-33-7) in DCM (10 mL) was added Rh₂(OAc)₄ (178 mg, 401 umol). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the mixture wasdiluted with H₂O (20 mL) and extracted with DCM (20 mL×3). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (2×10 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, PE/EA=100/1 to 8/1)to give a crude product. The crude product was purified byreversed-phase (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (1.00 g,64% yield) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.40-7.28 (m,5H), 5.06 (s, 2H), 4.13-4.07 (m, 2H), 3.99 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 3.31 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.79 (s, 2H), 1.80-1.70 (m, 1H), 1.66 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 2H),1.19 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.10-1.00 (m, 2H).

Step 2—Benzyl 4-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of benzyl4-[(2-ethoxy-2-oxo-ethoxy)methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate (900 mg, 2.68mmol) in THF (10 mL) and LiAlH₄ (153 mg, 4.03 mmol) was added themixture at 0° C. After 10 minutes, the cooling bath was removed andafter stirring at 25° C. for 20 minutes. Then the mixture was stirred at25° C. for 2 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the mixture wasquenched with H₂O (1 mL) at 0° C., then diluted with solution of 15%NaOH (1 mL). The mixture was dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andthe filtered liquor was concentrated in vacuo to give a residue (800 mg,87% yield) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.41-7.28 (m,5H), 5.06 (s, 2H), 4.60-4.46 (m, 1H), 4.00 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 3.48 (d,J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 3.40-3.34 (m, 2H), 3.33 (s, 1H), 3.24 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H),2.87-2.67 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.69 (m, 1H), 1.66 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H), 1.10-1.02(m, 2H).

Step 3—Benzyl4-[2-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethoxy]ethoxymethyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of benzyl4-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (800 mg, 2.73 mmol)and tert-butyl 2,2-dioxooxathiazolidine-3-carboxylate (1.03 g, 4.64mmol, CAS #459817-82-4) in THF (8 mL) was added NaH (219 mg, 5.45 mmol,60% dispersion in mineral oil). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 3hrs. On completion, the mixture was quenched with H₂O (1 mL) at 0° C.,and then diluted with H₂O (10 mL) and extracted with EA (3×15 mL). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (2×10 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue.The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18250*50 mm*15 um; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 55%-75%, 28minutes) to give the title compound (300 mg, 26% yield) as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.38-7.35 (m, 4H), 7.32 (dd, J=4.0, 4.8Hz, 1H), 7.27 (s, 1H), 5.13 (s, 2H), 4.20 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.61-3.53(m, 6H), 3.32 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 4H), 2.83-2.74 (m, 2H), 1.80 (dd, J=6.8, 3.6Hz, 1H), 1.75 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 1.45 (s, 9H), 1.21-1.10 (m, 2H). LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 437.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step 4—Tert-butyl N-[2-[2-(4-piperidylmethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of benzyl4-[2-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethoxy]ethoxymethyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(300 mg, 687 umol) in MeOH (3 mL) was added Pd/C (407 mg, 344 umol, 10wt %) under N₂. The suspension was degassed under vacuum and purged withH₂ several times. The mixture was stirred under H₂ (15 psi) at 25° C.for 12 hrs. On completion, the mixture was filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the title compound (200 mg, 96% yield) asyellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 5.07-4.89 (m, 1H), 3.64-3.59 (m,2H), 3.58-3.54 (m, 4H), 3.36-3.30 (m, 4H), 3.09 (dd, J=12.4, 2.8 Hz,1H), 2.76-2.58 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.76-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.61 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 2H), 1.45 (s, 9H), 1.34-1.22 (m, 1H), 1.22-1.08 (m, 2H).

1-[4-[4-[2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethoxymethyl]-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate IX)

Step1—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamateandtert-butylN-[2-[2-[[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

A mixture of tert-butylN-[2-[2-(4-piperidylmethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (150 mg, 496 umol,Intermediate IW),1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(232 mg, 595 umol, Intermediate DS),1,3-bis[2,6-bis(1-ethylpropyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide;3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium (42.7 mg, 49.6 umol), and Cs₂CO₃ (323mg, 992 umol) in dioxane (1 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ threetimes. Then the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 12 hrs under N₂atmosphere. On completion, the mixture was filtered and concentrated invacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex C18 250*50 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (NH₄HCO₃)-ACN]; B%: 41%-71%, 8 minutes) to give the crude product as a mixture of thetitle compounds (140 mg, 47% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z(609.4 and 611.3) (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[2-[2-[[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(140 mg, 230 umol) in THF (1 mL) was added Pd/C (272 mg, 10 wt %) underN₂. The suspension was degassed under vacuum and purged with H₂ severaltimes. The mixture was stirred under H₂ (15 psi) at 25° C. for 12 hrs.On completion, the mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo togive a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: WelchXtimate C18 150*25 mm*5 um; mobile phase: [water (TFA)-ACN]; B %:22%-52%, 10 minutes) to give the title compound (80.0 mg, 55% yield) asa white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 611.4 (M+H)⁺

Step3—1-[4-[4-[2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethoxymethyl]-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[2-[2-[[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]methoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate(80 mg, 131 umol) in TFA (1 mL) was added TfOH (20 mg, 131 umol, 12.0uL). The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, themixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (51 mg, 99%yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 391.1 (M+H)⁺.

4-[[6-(Cyclohexoxy)-9H-purin-2-yl]amino]-N,3-dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide(Intermediate IY)

Step 1—2-Chloro-6-(cyclohexoxy)-9H-purine

To a solution of cyclohexanol (1.06 g, 10.5 mmol) in DMF (30 mL) wasadded NaH (846 mg, 21.1 mmol, 60% dispersion in mineral oil) 0° C. Thereaction was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hr. Then, 2,6-dichloro-9H-purine(2.00 g, 10.58 mmol, CAS #5451-40-1) was added and the mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the reaction was quenchedwith water (2 mL) at 0° C. The mixture was diluted with EA (100 mL) andwashed with water (70 mL). Then, the water phase was filtered. Thefiltered cake was dried in vacuo to give the title compound (1.56 g, 58%yield) as white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 252.8 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—2-chloro-6-(cyclohexoxy)-9-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-purine

A mixture of 2-chloro-6-(cyclohexoxy)-9H-purine (1.56 g, 6.17 mmol), DHP(1.04 g, 12.3 mmol) and TsOH (106 mg, 617 umol) in THF (22 mL) wasstirred at 70° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the reaction was dilutedwith EA (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with water (100 mL×3),dried over Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo.The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 3/1) to give the title compound (1.6 g, 76%yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.61 (s, 1H),5.74-5.60 (m, 1H), 5.37-5.24 (m, 1H), 4.01 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 3.83-3.63(m, 1H), 2.30-2.18 (m, 1H), 2.08-1.91 (m, 4H), 1.81-1.69 (m, 3H),1.64-1.52 (m, 5H), 1.49-1.37 (m, 2H), 1.36-1.25 (m, 1H).

Step3—N-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-(cyclohexoxy)-9-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-purin-2-amine

A solution of 2-chloro-6-(cyclohexoxy)-9-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-purine(1.60 g, 4.75 mmol), 4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline (980 mg, 4.28mmol, Intermediate DE), Pd(OAc)₂ (106 mg, 475 umol), BINAP (295 mg, 475umol) and Cs₂CO₃ (4.64 g, 14.2 mmol) in toluene (25 mL) was stirred at100° C. for 4 hrs under N₂. On completion, the reaction was diluted withEA (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with water (100 mL×2), driedover Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=3/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (1.6 g, 63%yield) as red solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 530.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step 4—4-[[6-(Cyclohexoxy)-9H-purin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride

To a solution ofN-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-(cyclohexoxy)-9-tetrahydropyran-2-yl-purin-2-amine (100 mg, 188 umol), H₂O (34.0 ug, 1.89 umol) in HOAc(0.3 mL) and ACN (0.9 mL) was added NCS (75.6 mg, 566 umol). Thereaction was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr under dark. On completion, thereaction was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (79.0 mg,187 umol, 99% yield) as green oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 422.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step5—4-[[6-(cyclohexoxy)-9H-purin-2-yl]amino]-N,3-dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide

To a solution of methanamine;hydrochloride (18.9 mg, 280 umol) and TEA(94.7 mg, 936 umol) in DCM (2 mL) was added4-[[6-(cyclohexoxy)-9H-purin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (79.0 mg, 187 umol) at 0° C. The reaction was then stirred at25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction was concentrated in vacuo.The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Waters xbridge 150*25 mm10 um; mobile phase: [water (NH₄HCO₃)-ACN]; B %: 26%-56%, 8 min) to givethe title compound (14.0 mg, 18% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.92-12.66 (m, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H), 8.15-7.92 (m, 2H),7.64-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.27 (q, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 5.33-5.17 (m, 1H), 2.41 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.11-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.75 (m, 2H),1.62-1.49 (m, 3H), 1.46-1.20 (m, 3H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 417.0 (M+H)⁺.

3-Methyl-4-[[4-(1-methylpyrazol-4-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]benzenesulfonylchloride (Intermediate IZ)

Step1—N-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-4-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-amine

To a solution of 2,4-dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine (1 g, 4.61mmol, CAS #3932-97-6) in mixture solvent oft-BuOH (30 mL) and DCE (30mL) was added ZnCl₂ (1 M, 5.53 mL) at 0° C. After 1 hour, a solution of4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline (1.06 g, 4.61 mmol, Intermediate DE)and TEA (513 mg, 5.07 mmol) in mixture solvent of t-BuOH (15 mL) and DCE(15 mL) was added dropwise into the above solution. The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the mixture was quenchedwith ice water (100 ml) and extracted with DCM (90 ml×3). The combinedorganic phase was washed with H₂O (300 mL), dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, PE/EA=30/1 to 15/1) to give thetitle compound (1.7 g, 81% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.05 (s, 1H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 7.40-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.27 (m,3H), 7.26-7.19 (m, 3H), 4.24 (s, 2H), 2.15 (s, 3H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z409.8 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—N-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-4-(1-methylpyrazol-4-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-amine

A mixture ofN-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-4-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-amine(0.8 g, 1.95 mmol), (1-methylpyrazol-4-yl)boronic acid (491 mg, 3.90mmol, CAS #847818-55-7), Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (137 mg, 195 umol) and Na₂CO₃ (2M,2.73 mL) in dioxane (23 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times.Then the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 12 hrs under N₂ atmosphere.On completion, the mixture was quenched with ice water (100 ml) andextracted with DCM (50 ml×3). The combined organic phase was washed withH₂O (300 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, PE/EA=20/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound (0.8g, 83% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.43 (s, 1H),8.62 (s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.35 (m, 3H), 7.33-7.27(m, 2H), 7.26-7.17 (m, 3H), 4.23 (s, 2H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 2.18 (s, 3H);LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 456.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—3-Methyl-4-[[4-(1-methylpyrazol-4-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]benzenesulfonylchloride

To a solution ofN-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-4-(1-methylpyrazol-4-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-amine (100 mg, 219 umol) in HOAc (0.4 mL) and ACN (1.2 mL)was added NCS (87.9 mg, 658 umol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for1 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentrated to give the titlecompound (100 mg, 92% yield, HOAc) as a yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z431.9 (M+H)⁺.

4-[[4-Cyclohexyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride (IntermediateJA)

Step1—N-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-4-cyclohexyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-amine

To an 40 mL vial equipped with a stir bar was addedN-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-4-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-amine(500 mg, 1.22 mmol, Intermediate EA) bromocyclohexane (258 mg, 1.59mmol), TTMSS (303 mg, 1.22 mmol), NiCl₂.dtbbpy (7.28 mg, 18.3 umol),Ir[dF(CF₃)ppy]₂(dtbpy)(PF₆) (13.6 mg, 12.2 umol), and Na₂CO₃ (258 mg,2.44 mmol) in DME (10 mL). The vial was sealed and placed undernitrogen. The reaction was stirred and irradiated with a 10 W blue LEDlamp (3 cm away), with cooling water to keep the reaction temperature at25° C. for 14 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentratedin vacuo. The mixture was diluted with H₂O (20 mL) and extracted withDCM (20 mL×3). The combined organic layers were washed with saturatedNaCl with H₂O (10 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO₂, PE:EA=50:1 to 30:1) and reverse phase (0.1%FA condition) to give the title compound (215 mg, 38% yield) as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.40 (s, 1H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 7.37-7.33(m, 2H), 7.32-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.15 (dd, J=2.0, 8.4 Hz,1H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 3.30 (s, 1H), 2.74-2.71 (m, 1H), 2.16 (s, 3H),1.78-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.65 (m, 3H), 1.62-1.48 (m, 2H), 1.37-1.13 (m,3H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 458.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—4-[[4-Cyclohexyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride

To a solution ofN-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-4-cyclohexyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2- amine (60 mg, 131 umol) in HOAc (0.5 mL) and ACN (1.5 mL)was added NCS (52.5 mg, 393 umol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for1 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound (60 mg, 98% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 434.1 (M+H)⁺.

Benzyl 4-[2-(4-piperidyl)ethyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate (IntermediateJB)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[2-(1-benzyloxycarbonyl-4-piperidyl)ethyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of benzyl piperazine-1-carboxylate (1.02 g, 4.62 mmol, 893uL, CAS #31166-44-6) in THF (10 mL) was added KOAc (4.32 g, 44.0 mmol)dropwise, and then tert-butyl 4-(2-oxoethyl) piperidine-1-carboxylate (1g, 4.40 mmol, CAS #142374-19-4) was added at 0° C. After addition, themixture was stirred at this temperature for 30 minutes, and thenNaBH(OAc)₃ (1.86 g, 8.80 mmol) was added dropwise at 0° C. The resultingmixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1.5 hours. On completion, the mixturewas diluted with H₂O (20 mL) and extracted with EA (20 mL×3). Thecombined organic layers were washed with brine (2×10 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue.The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=100/1 to 5/1) to give the title compound (2.0 g, 88%yield, HOAc salt) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.38-7.31 (m, 5H), 5.13 (s, 2H), 4.08 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 3.59 (t, J=4.8Hz, 4H), 2.67 (t, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 2.58-2.48 (m, 6H), 1.63 (d, J=12.4 Hz,2H), 1.47 (s, 3H), 1.45 (s, 9H), 1.17-1.05 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z432.5 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Benzyl 4-[2-(4-piperidyl)ethyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of benzyl4-[2-(1-tert-butoxycarbonyl-4-piperidyl)ethyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(2 g, 4.07 mmol, HOAc) in DCM (10 mL) was added TFA (13.5 g, 119 mmol,8.80 mL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, themixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (1.8 g, 99%yield, TFA salt) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 332.4 (M+H)⁺.

3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[4-(2-piperazin-1-ylethyl)-1-piperidyl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate JC)

Step 1—Benzyl4-[2-[1-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-4-piperidyl]ethyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

A mixture of benzyl 4-[2-(4-piperidyl)ethyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(100 mg, 225 umol, TFA, Intermediate JB),4-bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one (51.0 mg, 225 umol, synthesizedvia Steps 1-3 of Intermediate H), Cs₂CO₃ (439 mg, 1.35 mmol,1,3-bis[2,6-bis(1-ethylpropyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide;3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium (9.66 mg, 11.2 umol, CAS #1435347-24-2)in dioxane (4 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ three times. Then themixture was stirred at 110° C. for 12 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give aresidue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex lunaC18 250*50 mm*15 um; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 20%-60%, 25minutes) to give the title compound (50 mg, 43% yield) as a yellowsolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.68 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H),7.32-7.12 (m, 5H), 6.81-6.74 (m, 1H), 6.66 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.60 (dd,J=0.8, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.96 (s, 2H), 3.43 (s, 3H), 3.31 (s, 4H), 2.94 (d,J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 2.41-2.36 (m, 2H), 2.36-2.27 (m, 6H), 1.62 (d, J=10.0Hz, 2H), 1.36-1.23 (m, 4H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 478.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Benzyl4-[2-[1-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]ethyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of benzyl4-[2-[1-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-4-piperidyl]ethyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate (300 mg, 628 umol) in THF (5 mL) was addedt-BuOK (127 mg, 1.13 mmol). After addition, the mixture was stirred atthis temperature for 30 minutes, and then [1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl] trifluoromethanesulfonate (431 mg, 1.13mmol, Intermediate G) was added dropwise at −10° C. The mixture was thenstirred at −10° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the mixture was quenchedwith NH₄Cl (1 mL), diluted with H₂O (8 mL), and extracted with EA (2×5mL). Then the organic layer was washed with brine (2×3 mL), dried withanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The crudeproduct was purified by reversed-phase HPLC (0.1% FA condition) to givethe title compound (350 mg, 77% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.42-7.28 (m, 5H), 7.21 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.95-6.89 (m,2H), 6.89-6.84 (m, 2H), 6.76 (s, 1H), 5.50 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H),5.08 (s, 2H), 4.88-4.73 (m, 2H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 3.40 (s,4H), 3.08 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 2.86-2.75 (m, 2H), 2.74-2.62 (m, 4H), 2.35(d, J=4.0 Hz, 6H), 2.08-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.77 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 2H), 1.50-1.37(m, 4H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 709.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[4-(2-piperazin-1-ylethyl)-1-piperidyl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of benzyl4-[2-[1-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]ethyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate(350 mg, 494 umol) in TFA (2 mL) was added TfOH (578 mg, 3.85 mmol, 0.34mL). The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, themixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (224 mg,99% yield) as yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 455.0.0 (M+H)⁺.

N-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethyl]-4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonamide (Intermediate JD)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[[4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonylamino]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethyl]carbamate (112 mg,551 umol, CAS #127828-22-2) in DCM (3 mL) was added TEA (1.65 mmol, 230uL) and4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (250 mg, 551 umol, Intermediate CW), then the mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hour. On completion, the mixture was filtered togive the residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex luna C18 (column: Phenomenex C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobilephase: [water(NH4HCO3)-ACN]; B %: 42%-72%, 8 min) to give the titlecompound (150 mg, 43% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.59 (m, 2H),6.85-6.75 (m, 1H), 5.80-5.67 (m, 1H), 3.35 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.28-3.24(m, 3H), 3.07-3.01 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.89 (m, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.18-2.04(m, 2H), 1.76-1.63 (m, 4H), 1.50-1.42 (m, 2H), 1.36 (s, 9H). LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 620.8 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—N-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethyl]-4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonamide

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[[4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonylamino]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (140 mg, 225umol) was added HCl/dioxane (4 mL), then the mixture was stirred at 25°C. for 1 hour. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound (123 mg, 97% yield, HCl) as a white solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 520.8 (M+H)⁺.

2-[3-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)-4-methyl-phenoxy]acetic acid(Intermediate JE)

Step 1—Methyl 2-(4-methyl-3-nitro-phenoxy)acetate

To a solution of 4-methyl-3-nitro-phenol (5 g, 30 mmol, CAS #2042-14-0)in acetone (100 mL) was added methyl 2-bromoacetate (7.49 g, 50 mmol,4.62 mL) and Cs₂CO₃ (21.28 g, 65.30 mmol), then the mixture was heatedto 60° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the reaction was cooled to 20° C.and then poured into water (700 mL), where solid precipitated. Themixture was filtered and the filter cake was washed with water (100 ml),then dried in vacuo to give the title compound (5 g, 6% yield) as graysolid.

Step 2—Methyl 2-(3-amino-4-methyl-phenoxy)acetate

To a solution of methyl 2-(4-methyl-3-nitro-phenoxy)acetate (5 g, 20mmol) in MeOH (100 mL) was added Pd/C (0.5 g, 20 mmol, 5 wt %), theresulting suspension was degassed and then purged with H₂ gas (15 psi).The reaction was stirred at 20° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (4 g, 20.49 mmol, 92% yield) ascolorless oil.

Step 3—3-[5-(2-Methoxy-2-oxo-ethoxy)-2-methyl-anilino]propanoic acid

To a solution of methyl 2-(3-amino-4-methyl-phenoxy)acetate (4 g, 20mmol) in H₂O (2 mL) was added acrylic acid (4.43 g, 61.5 mmol, 4.22 mL)and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hrs. On completion, thereaction was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (14 g) asyellow gum.

Step 4—2-[3-(2,4-Dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)-4-methyl-phenoxy]aceticacid

To a solution of3-[5-(2-methoxy-2-oxo-ethoxy)-2-methyl-anilino]propanoic acid (13.33 g,29.93 mmol) in AcOH (30 mL) was added urea (5.39 g, 89.79 mmol, 4.81mL), and the mixture was heated to 130° C. for 16 hrs. On completion,the reaction was cooled to 20° C., then HCl (60 ml, 2N) was added andthe mixture was stirred for 10 mins. The resulting mixture was pouredinto water (70 ml), where solid precipitated. The suspension wasfiltered and the filter cake was washed with water (20 ml). The filtercake was triturated with MeOH (10 ml) and then filtered. The filter cakewas dried in vacuo to give the title compound (1.30 g, 16% yield) aswhite solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.97 (br s, 1H), 10.33 (s,1H), 7.16 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.81-6.78 (m, 1H),4.64 (s, 2H), 3.79-3.73 (m, 1H), 3.51-3.46 (m, 1H), 2.81-2.60 (m, 2H),2.01 (s, 3H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 279.2 (M+H)⁺.

2-(4-chloro-3-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenoxy)acetic acid(Intermediate JF)

Step 1—Methyl 2-(4-chloro-3-nitro-phenoxy)acetate

To solution of 4-chloro-3-nitro-phenol (10 g, 60 mmol, CAS #610-78-6) inDMF (100 mL) was added methyl 2-bromoacetate (10.58 g, 69.14 mmol, 6.53mL, CAS #96-32-2), and K₂CO₃ (15.93 g, 115.2 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 2 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture waspartitioned between water (50 mL) and EtOAc (35 mL). The organic phasewas separated, washed with water (20 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (10g, 71% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.47-7.29 (m,2H), 7.02 (dd, J=3.0, 8.9 Hz, 1H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 3.75 (s, 3H). LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 215.0 (M-30)⁺.

Step 2—Methyl 2-(3-amino-4-chloro-phenoxy) acetate

To a solution of methyl 2-(4-chloro-3-nitro-phenoxy) acetate (10 g, 40mmol) in MeOH (40 mL) was added iron powder (6.82 g, 122.14 mmol), NH₄Cl(10.89 g, 203.6 mmol) and water (130 mL) at 25° C. The mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 4 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture waspartitioned between water (100 mL) and EtOAc (30 mL). The organic phasewas separated, washed with water (20 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residuewas purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=5:1, R_(f)=0.6) to give the title compound (8 g, 89% yield) as ayellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz) δ=7.14 (s, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 7.17-7.09(m, 1H), 6.35 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.25 (dd, J=2.8, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.58 (s,2H), 4.16-4.02 (m, 2H), 3.84-3.78 (m, 1H), 3.80 (s, 2H), 2.05 (s, 1H),1.26 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 216.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—2-[4-Chloro-3-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)phenoxy]aceticacid

A mixture of methyl 2-(3-amino-4-chloro-phenoxy) acetate (4 g, 19 mmol)and acrylic acid (5.35 g, 74.2 mmol, 5.09 mL) was stirred at 120° C. for4 hr. Then AcOH (40 mL) and urea (5.57 g, 92.8 mmol, 4.97 mL) was addedat 20° C. The resulting mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 12 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was poured into a mixture of water (100mL) and HCl (12 M, 1.55 mL), and the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for0.5 hr. The mixture was then filtered and the filtrate was concentratedin vacuo. The residue was purified by combi-flash (0.1% TFA) to give thetitle compound (358.67 mg, 6% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ=13.34-12.83 (m, 1H), 10.46 (s, 1H), 7.50-7.41 (m, 1H), 7.14(d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.99-6.89 (m, 1H), 4.71 (s, 2H), 3.81-3.50 (m, 2H),2.82-2.63 (m, 2H) LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 299.0 (M+H)⁺.

N-[2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]-4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonamide(Intermediate JG)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[[4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonylamino]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (137 mg, 551 umol, CAS#153086-78-3) in DCM (4 mL) was added TEA (167 mg, 1.65 mmol) until thepH=7-8, then4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride(250 mg, 551 umol, Intermediate CW) was added. Then the mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the residue. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(NH₄HCO₃)-ACN]; B %: 42%-72%, 8 min) to give the title compound (90.0mg, 24% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.66 (s,1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.67-7.60 (m, 2H),6.74 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 5.79-5.68 (m, 1H), 3.47-3.38 (m, 7H), 3.09-3.02(m, 2H), 2.92-2.87 (m, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.69 (s,4H), 1.45 (s, 3H), 1.35 (s, 9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 664.8 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—N-[2-[2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]-4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonamide

A solution of tert-butylN-[2-[2-[2-[[4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonylamino]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]carbamate (70.0mg, 105 umol) in HCl/dioxane (2 mL) and the mixture was stirred at 25°C. for 0.5 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound (62.0 mg, 97% yield, HCl) as a white solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 565.0 (M+H)⁺.

4-chloro-3-(2,4-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)benzoic acid (IntermediateJH)

Tert-butyl N-[3-(4-piperidyl)propyl]carbamate (Intermediate JI)

Step-1—Tert-butyl N-[3-(4-pyridyl)propyl]carbamate

To a solution of 3-(4-pyridyl)propan-1-amine (1.00 g, 7.34 mmol, CAS#30532-36-6) in DCM (10 mL) was added Boc₂O (1.92 g, 8.81 mmol) and Et₃N(1.49 g, 14.6 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hrs. Oncompletion, the residue was diluted with H₂O (5 mL) and extracted withDCM (3×10 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×6mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo togive a residue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=100/1 to 1/1) to give the title compound(1.50 g, 85% yield) as colorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.49 (d,J=6.0 Hz, 2H) 7.12 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H) 4.63 (s, 1H) 3.16 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H)2.66-2.61 (m, 2H) 1.86-1.78 (m, 2H) 1.44 (s, 9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 237.1(M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl N-[3-(4-piperidyl)propyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-[3-(4-pyridyl)propyl]carbamate (1.50 g,6.35 mmol) in EtOH (12 mL) was added PtO₂ (1.44 g, 6.35 mmol) and AcOH(6.30 g, 104 mmol) under N₂ atmosphere. The suspension was degassed andpurged with H₂ three times. The mixture was stirred under H₂ at 40° C.for 16 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (1.50 g, 98% yield) ascolorless oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 3.37 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H) 3.09(d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H) 2.81 (t, J=12.4 Hz, 2H) 1.82 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 2H)1.69-1.56 (m, 1H) 1.52-1.46 (m, 5H) 1.43 (s, 9H) 1.31 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H)1.28-1.22 (m, 1H).

1-[4-[4-(3-Aminopropyl)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(Intermediate JJ)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[3-[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]propyl]carbamate

A mixture of tert-butyl N-[3-(4-piperidyl)propyl]carbamate (233 mg, 963umol, Intermediate JI),1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione(150 mg, 385 umol, Intermediate DS),1,3-bis[2,6-bis(1-propylbutyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide;3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium(37.4 mg, 38.5 umol), and Cs₂CO₃ (502 mg, 1.54 mmol) in dioxane (3 mL)was degassed and purged with N₂ three times. Then the mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 16 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give aresidue. Then the residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: PhenomenexC18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(NH₄HCO₃)-ACN]; B %: 46%-76%, 8min) to give the title compound (130 mg, 60% yield) as a white solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.43 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H) 7.12 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H)6.92 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H) 6.83 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H) 4.95 (s, 2H) 3.79 (s, 3H)3.72 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H) 3.65 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 2H) 3.17-3.08 (m, 2H) 2.85(t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H) 2.74-2.64 (m, 2H) 1.78 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H) 1.51 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 3H) 1.46 (s, 9H) 1.35 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H) 1.33-1.26 (m, 3H).LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 551.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—1-[4-[4-(3-Aminopropyl)-1-piperidyl]phenyl]hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[3-[1-[4-[3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4-dioxo-hexahydropyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl]-4-piperidyl]propyl]carbamate(70.0 mg, 127 umol) in TFA (1 mL) was added TfOH (340 mg, 2.27 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reactionmixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (42.0 mg, 100% yield) as colorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 330.9(M+H)⁺.

3-[3-methyl-4-[4-(methylaminomethyl)-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate JK)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-methyl-N-[[i-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-4-piperidyl]methyl]carbamate

A mixture of 4-bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one (0.85 g, 3.74 mmol,synthesized via Steps 1-3 of Intermediate H), tert-butylN-methyl-N-(4-piperidylmethyl)carbamate (940 mg, 4.12 mmol, CAS#138022-04-5), RuPhos (174 mg, 374 umol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (342 mg, 374 umol)and t-BuOK (1.26 g, 11.2 mmol) in dioxane (20 mL) was stirred at 90° C.for 16 hrs under N₂. On completion, the reaction was diluted with EA(100 mL). The organic layer was washed with water (70 mL×3), dried overNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. The residuewas purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, DCM/Ethyl acetate=0% to35%) to give the title compound (800 mg, 57% yield) as brown solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 375.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butylN-[[1-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl]-N-methyl-carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-methyl-N-[[1-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-4-piperidyl]methyl]carbamate(460 mg, 1.23 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added t-BuOK (413 mg, 3.69 mmol)at 0° C. The reaction was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hr. Then, the abovemixture was added [1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (702 mg, 1.84 mmol, Intermediate G) at 0° C.The reaction was stirred at 25° C. for 1.5 hrs. On completion, thereaction was diluted with EA (100 mL). The organic layer was washed withwater (100 mL×2) and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO₂, DCM/Ethyl acetate=100/0 to 50/50) to givethe title compound (400 mg, 53% yield) as brown solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z606.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—3-[3-methyl-4-[4-(methylaminomethyl)-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

A mixture of tert-butylN-[[1-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl]-N-methyl-carbamate(270 mg, 445 umol) and TfOH (1.38 g, 9.18 mmol) in TFA (1 mL) wasstirred at 70° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction was concentratedin vacuo to give the title compound (222 mg, 99% yield, TFA) as brownoil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 386.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step 4—Tert-butylN-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl]-N-methyl-carbamate

To a mixture of3-[3-methyl-4-[4-(methylaminomethyl)-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (222 mg, 444 umol, TFA) and TEA (134 mg, 1.33 mmol)in DCM (2 mL) was added Boc₂O (145 mg, 666 umol). The reaction wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction was diluted withEA (100 mL). The organic layer was washed with water (70 mL×2), driedover Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. Thecrude product was triturated with PE:EA=10:1 (10 mL) at 25° C. for 30min to give the title compound (200 mg, 92% yield) as brown solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 486.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step5—3-[3-Methyl-4-[4-(methylaminomethyl)-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

A mixture of tert-butylN-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl]-N-methyl-carbamate(200 mg, 411 umol) and TFA (770 mg, 6.75 mmol, 0.5 mL) in DCM (2 mL) wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction was concentratedin vacuo to give the title compound (205 mg, 99% yield, TFA) as brownoil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 386.1 (M+H)⁺.

3-[3-methyl-4-[4-[[methyl(4-piperidyl)amino]methyl]-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (Intermediate JL)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl-methyl-amino]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-[3-methyl-4-[4-(methylaminomethyl)-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (202 mg, 404 umol, TFA, Intermediate CL), TEA(40.9 mg, 404 umol) and HOAc (48.5 mg, 808 umol) in DMF (1 mL) and THF(3 mL) was added tert-butyl 4-oxopiperidine-1-carboxylate (241 mg, 1.21mmol, CAS #79099-07-3). The reaction was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr.Then NaBH(OAc)₃ (128 mg, 606 umol) was added and the mixture was stirredat 40° C. for 1.5 hrs. On completion, the reaction was quenched withwater (0.05 mL) and diluted with EA (70 mL). The organic layer waswashed with water (70 mL) and concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 12%-42%, 10 min) to give the titlecompound (130 mg, 56% yield) as brown solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.08 (s, 1H), 7.02-6.96 (m, 1H), 6.94-6.86 (m, 2H), 5.42-5.37 (m, 1H),4.68 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 2H), 4.17-4.02 (m, 2H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 3.15 (d, J=10.0Hz, 2H), 2.94 (s, 4H), 2.78 (s, 3H), 2.02-1.90 (m, 4H), 1.72-1.62 (m,5H), 1.41 (s, 9H), 1.30-1.16 (m, 5H); LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 569.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[3-Methyl-4-[4-[[methyl(4-piperidyl)amino]methyl]-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

A mixture of tert-butyl4-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl-methyl-amino]piperidine-1-carboxylate(50.0 mg, 87.9 umol) in HCl/dioxane (4 M, 2 mL) was stirred at 25° C.for 1 hr. On completion, the residue was concentrated in vacuo to givethe title compound (44 mg, 99% yield, HCl) as white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 469.2 (M+H)⁺.

3-[4-(2,7-Biazaspiro[3.5]nonan-7-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate JM)

Step 1—Tert-butyl7-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl 2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonane-2-carboxylate(2.00 g, 8.84 mmol, CAS #236406-55-6),4-bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one (2.21 g, 9.72 mmol, synthesizedvia Steps 1-3 of Intermediate H) in dioxane (20 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃(5.76 g, 17.6 mmol), 4A molecular sieves and1,3-bis[2,6-bis(1-ethylpropyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide;3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium(380 mg, 441 umol) and the mixture was purged with N₂ three times. Thenthe mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 16 hours under N₂ atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuoto give a residue. Then the residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex luna C18 250*50 mm*15 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %:55%-65%, 22 min) to give the title compound (1.4 g, 41% yield) as ayellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.77 (s, 1H), 6.90-6.84 (m,1H), 6.79-6.75 (m, 1H), 6.70 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.62 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 2H),3.52 (s, 3H), 2.95 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 2H), 2.63-2.56 (m, 2H), 1.83 (s, 6H),1.37 (s, 9H).

Step 2—Tert-butyl7-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl7-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonane-2-carboxylate(900 mg, 2.42 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added t-BuOK (488 mg, 4.35 mmol)and stirred for 30 mins at −10° C. Then[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate(921 mg, 2.42 mmol, Intermediate G) was dissolved in THF (5 mL) andadded to the mixture and which was then stirred for 3 hrs at −10° C. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with NH₄Cl (10 mL) at 25°C., and then diluted with H₂O (50 mL) and extracted with EA (3×100 mL).The combined organic layers were washed with brine (2×100 mL), driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give aresidue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: YMC Triart C18250*50 mm*7 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 49%-79%, 22 min) togive the title compound (647 mg, 44% yield) as a gray solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.19 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.92-6.82 (m, 4H), 6.76 (s, 1H),5.50-5.45 (m, 1H), 4.86-4.69 (m, 2H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 3.66 (s, 2H), 3.60(s, 3H), 3.58-3.52 (m, 2H), 3.02-2.95 (m, 2H), 2.81-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.75(s, 1H), 2.69-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.85 (s, 4H), 1.38 (s,9H).

Step3—3-[4-(2,7-Biazaspiro[3.5]nonan-7-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl7-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonane-2-carboxylate(200 mg, 331 umol) in TFA (1.2 mL) was added TfOH (340 mg, 2.27 mmol).The mixture was then stirred at 70° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (160 mg, 97% yield, TFA salt) as a white solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 384.1 (M+H)⁺.

3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[2-(4-piperidyl)-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonan-7-yl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate JN)

Step 1—5-Bromo-N-cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrimidin-4-amine

To a solution of3-[4-(2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonan-7-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(160 mg, 321 umol, TFA salt, Intermediate JM) in THF (1 mL) and DMF (0.5mL) was added AcOK (315 mg, 3.22 mmol) and tert-butyl4-oxopiperidine-1-carboxylate (76.9 mg, 385 umol, CAS #79099-07-3) at−10° C. for 1 hr. Then NaBH(OAc)₃ (136 mg, 643 umol) was added and themixture at −10° C. The mixture was then stirred at −10° C. for 1 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (1 mL) at 25° C.,and then filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Then theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*25 mm*5um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 5%-35%, 10 min) to give thetitle compound (90 mg, 49% yield)) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.08 (s, 1H), 7.00-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.88-6.86 (m, 2H),5.36-5.32 (m, 1H), 3.90 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 3.62 (s, 4H), 3.49 (d, J=2.8Hz, 2H), 3.01 (s, 2H), 2.92-2.84 (m, 2H), 2.77 (s, 1H), 2.70-2.63 (m,3H), 2.37-2.31 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.74 (m, 8H), 1.43 (s, 1H), 1.40 (s, 9H),1.17-1.04 (m, 2H).

Step2—3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[2-(4-piperidyl)-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonan-7-yl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonan-2-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(50.0 mg, 88.2 umol) in DCM (2 mL) was added TFA (770 mg, 6.75 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reactionmixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (40 mg, 97%yield, TFA salt) as a red solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 467.2 (M+1)⁺.

6-chloro-8-isopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-[(4-piperazin-1-yl-1-piperidyl)sulfonyl]anilino]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(Intermediate JO)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[1-[4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonyl-4-piperidyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl 4-(4-piperidyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(69.3 mg, 257 umol, CAS #205059-24-1) and TEA (118 mg, 1.17 mmol) in DCM(1 mL) was added the solution of 4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride (100 mg,234 umol, Intermediate DG) in DCM (1 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture wasdiluted with DCM (20 mL) and washed with H₂O (10 mL×3). The organiclayer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to givethe title compound (150 mg, 97% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 9.69 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.64 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (dd, J=2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.61 (d,J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 3.68 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 3.24 (s, 4H), 2.39-2.31 (m, 7H),2.26-2.17 (m, 3H), 1.77 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 2H), 1.44-1.35 (m, 17H).

Step2—6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-2-[2-methyl-4-[(4-piperazin-1-yl-1-piperidyl)sulfonyl]anilino]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

A solution of tert-butyl4-[1-[4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]sulfonyl-4-piperidyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate (100 mg, 151umol) in HCl/dioxane (2 mL) was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (90 mg, 99% yield) as yellow solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 560.0(M+H)⁺.

3-[4-(3,9-Diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate JP)

Step 1—Tert-butyl9-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate

A mixture of tert-butyl 3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate (1.00g, 3.93 mmol, CAS #173405-78-2), 4-bromo-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one(892 mg, 3.93 mmol, synthesized via Steps 1-3 of Intermediate H), Cs₂CO₃(2.56 g, 7.86 mmol), and1,3-bis[2,6-bis(1-propylbutyl)phenyl]-4,5-dichloro-2H-imidazol-1-ium-2-ide;3-chloropyridine;dichloropalladium (382 mg, 393 umol) in dioxane (20 m L) was degassedand purged with N₂ three times. Then the mixture was stirred at 100° C.for 12 hrs under N₂ atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture wasdiluted with H₂O (20 mL) and extracted with EA (3×20 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (2×10 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 250*50mm*15 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 60%-70%, 25 min) to givethe title compound (1.17 g, 36% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.86 (s, 1H) 7.02-6.96 (m, 1H) 6.93-6.84 (m, 2H) 3.76 (s,3H) 3.47-3.39 (m, 4H) 2.96 (s, 4H) 1.74 (s, 2H) 1.65 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 4H)1.48 (s, 9H) 1.45-1.35 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 401.1 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl9-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl9-(3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate(500 mg, 1.25 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added t-BuOK (252 mg, 2.25 mmol)and [1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (714 mg, 1.87 mmol, Intermediate G). Themixture was stirred at −10° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with NH₄Cl aq. (2 mL) at 25° C., and was dilutedwith H₂O (5 mL) and extracted with EA (3×5 m L). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (2×5 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Luna C18 200*40 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 65%-95%, 10 min) to give the titlecompound (350 mg, 44% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.39-7.35 (m, 2H) 6.95-6.87 (m, 2H) 6.85-6.81 (m, 2H) 6.28 (d, J=7.2 Hz,1H) 5.21 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H) 5.02-4.92 (m, 2H) 3.80 (s, 3H) 3.77 (s, 3H)3.46-3.40 (m, 4H) 3.04-2.98 (m, 1H) 2.95 (s, 4H) 2.87-2.77 (m, 1H) 2.61(d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H) 2.15 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H) 1.56-1.80 (m, 8H) 1.48 (s, 9H).LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 632.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—3-[4-(3,9-Diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl9-[1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate(200 mg, 316 umol) in TfOH (0.3 mL) was added TFA (3.08 g, 27.0 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reactionmixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (130 mg, quant. yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 412.3(M+H)⁺.

3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[3-(4-piperidyl)-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-9-yl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate JQ)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[9-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-3,9-diazaspiro [5.5]undecan-3-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-[4-(3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-y1]piperidine-2,6-dione (30.0 mg, 72.9 umol, Intermediate JP) in THF (0.5mL) and DMF (0.5 mL) was added tert-butyl 4-oxopiperidine-1-carboxylate(217 mg, 1.09 mmol) and KOAc (35.7 mg, 364 umol). After 0.5 hr,NaBH(OAc)₃ (30.9 mg, 145 umol) was added into the mixture then themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the reactionmixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Thenthe residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex C18 150*25mm*10 um; mobile phase [water(NH₄HCO₃)-ACN]; B %: 30%-60%, 8 min) togive the title compound (35.0 mg, 79% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 595.7 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-[3-(4-piperidyl)-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-9-yl]benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[9-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate (35.0 mg, 58.8umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added TFA (770 mg, 6.75 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction mixture wasfiltered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (29.0 mg,quant. yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 495.4 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-(3-piperazin-1-ylcyclobutyl)carbamate (Intermediate JR)

Step 1—[3-(Tert-butoxycarbonylamino)cyclobutyl]4-methylbenzenesulfonate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-(3-hydroxycyclobutyl)carbamate (4.0 g,21.4 mmol, CAS #389890-43-1), pyridine (10.1 g, 128 mmol), and DMAP(2.61 g, 21.4 mmol) in DCM (80 mL) was added TosCl (7.74 g, 40.6 mmol)at 0° C., then the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 16 hrs. Oncompletion, the reaction was washed with 20% of citric acid (45 ml×3)and brine (50 ml). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, PE/EA=10/1 to 1/1) to give thetitle compound (6.26 g, 85% yield) as off-white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 7.81-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.47 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.13 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 4.53-4.46 (m, 1H), 3.62-3.48 (m, 1H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.02-1.92 (m,2H), 1.36 (s, 2H), 1.33 (s, 9H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 242.0 (M-100+H)⁺.

Step 2—Benzyl4-[3-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)cyclobutyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

The solution of [3-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)cyclobutyl]4-methylbenzenesulfonate (3.0 g, 8.79 mmol), benzylpiperazine-1-carboxylate (4.84 g, 21.8 mmol, CAS #31166-44-6), and DMAP(107 mg, 879 umol) in DMF (40 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ threetimes. Then the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 16 hrs under N₂atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was cooled to rt,diluted with water (200 ml), and extracted with EA (50 ml×4). Theorganic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by reverse phase (0.1% FA condition) to give thetitle compound (970 mg, 25% yield, FA) as yell ow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.21 (m, 5H), 5.12-5.05 (m, 2H), 4.25-4.13(m, 1H), 4.07-3.80 (m, 2H), 2.77-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.28-2.15 (m, 4H),2.15-1.85 (m, 6H), 1.36 (s, 9H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 390.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—Tert-butyl N-(3-piperazin-1-ylcyclobutyl)carbamate

A solution of benzyl4-[3-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)cyclobutyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate (300mg, 770 umol, FA) in THF (5 mL) was added Pd/C (100 mg, 10 wt %) underAr. The suspension was degassed under vacuum and purged with H₂ threetimes. Then stirred under at 20° C. for 4 hrs under H₂ (15 psi)atmosphere. On completion, the reaction was filtered to give a filtrate,then concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (190 mg, 96%yield) as yellow oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.98 (s, 1H), 5.20-4.60(m, 1H), 4.28-3.93 (m, 1H), 2.89 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 2.42-2.17 (m, 5H),2.00-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.44 (s, 9H), 1.32-1.21 (m, 3H), 0.89 (s, 1H).

3-[5-[4-[[4-(3-Aminocyclobutyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate JS)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[3-[4-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl]piperazin-1-yl]cyclobutyl]carbamate

To a solution of1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]piperidine-4-carbaldehyde (228 mg, 548 umol, FA, Intermediate DM) in THF (4 mL)was added TEA (55.5 mg, 548 umol), then the mixture was stirred at −10°C. for 15 mins. Next, tert-butyl N-(3-piperazin-1-ylcyclobutyl)carbamate (140 mg, 548 umol, Intermediate JR) and HOAc (32.9 mg, 548umol) was added and the mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 15 mins.Finally, NaBH(OAc)₃ (151 mg, 713 umol) was added and the mixture wasstirred at −10° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction was quenchedwith water (0.3 ml) and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]) to give the title compound (80mg, 22% yield, FA) as off-white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.35(s, 1H), 6.72-6.62 (m, 3H), 6.44-5.67 (m, 3H), 5.19 (dd, J=5.2, 12.4 Hz,1H), 4.83 (s, 1H), 4.05 (s, 1H), 3.54 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 3.40 (s, 3H),3.28-3.17 (m, 1H), 2.97-2.45 (m, 16H), 2.29-2.07 (m, 3H), 1.89 (d,J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 1.74 (s, 1H), 1.45 (s, 9H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 610.2(M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-[4-[[4-(3-Aminocyclobutyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

A solution of tert-butylN-[3-[4-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl]piperazin-1-yl]cyclobutyl]carbamate(60 mg, 91.5 umol, FA) in HCl/dioxan e (2.0 mL) was stirred at 20° C.for 1 hr. On completion, the reaction was concentrated in vacuo to givethe title compound (48 mg, 96% yield, HCl) as off-white solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 510.4 (M+H)⁺.

Tert-butyl N-(3-piperazin-1-ylcyclobutyl)carbamate (Intermediate JT)

Step 1—[3-(Tert-butoxycarbonylamino)cyclobutyl]4-methylbenzenesulfonate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-(3-hydroxycyclobutyl)carbamate (2 g, 10.68mmol, CAS #98-59-9) in pyridine (15 mL) was added4-methylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (3.05 g, 16.0 mmol), then the reactionmixture was stirred at 50° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with H₂O (30 mL) and extracted with EA (2×20 mL).The combined organic phase was washed with brine (2×20 mL), dried withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo togive a residue. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,PE:EA=50:1 to PE:EA=3:1,PE:EA=3:1, P1: Rf=0.32) to give the titlecompound (3.3 g, 90% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 7.76 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 5.03-4.76 (m, 1H),3.88-3.68 (m, 1H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.32-2.24 (m, 2H), 2.19-2.08 (m, 2H),1.34 (s, 9H).

Step 2—Benzyl4-[3-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)cyclobutyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of [3-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)cyclobutyl]4-methylbenzenesulfonate (2.80 g, 8.20 mmol) and benzylpiperazine-1-carboxylate (2.71 g, 12.3 mmol, 2.38 mL) in DMF (15 mL) wasadded DMAP (50.1 mg, 410 umol). The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for16 hrs. On completion, the residue was diluted with water (60 mL) andextracted with EA (2×20 mL). The combined organic layer was washed withbrine (20 mL) and dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified byreverse phase (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (2 g 62%yield) as brown oil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.35 (s, 5H), 5.13 (s,2H), 4.82-4.67 (m, 1H), 3.97-3.79 (m, 1H), 3.55 (s, 4H), 2.58-2.31 (m,6H), 1.80-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.43 (s, 9H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 390.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3—Tert-butyl N-(3-piperazin-1-ylcyclobutyl)carbamate

To a solution of benzyl4-[3-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)cyclobutyl]piperazine-1-carboxylate (500mg, 1.28 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added Pd/C (500 mg, 1.28 mmol, 10 wt%), then the reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr under H₂.On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (327 mg, 99% yield) asa white solid, LC-M S (ESI⁺) m/z 255.8 (M+H)⁺.

3-[5-[4-[[4-(3-Aminocyclobutyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate JU)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[3-[4-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl]piperazin-1-yl]cyclobutyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-(3-piperazin-1-ylcyclobutyl)carbamate (293mg, 1.15 mmol, Intermediate JT) and1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]piperidine-4-carbaldehyde(425 mg, 1.15 mmol, Intermediate DM) in DMF (2 mL) and THF (10 mL) wasadded TEA (116 mg, 1.15 mmol, 159 uL). The mixture was stirred at −10°C. for 10 mins, then AcOH (137 mg, 2.29 mmol, 131 uL) was added to themixture, and the mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 20 mins. ThenNaBH(OAc)₃ (316 mg, 1.49 mmol) was added to the mixture, and the mixturewas stirred at −10° C. for 1 hr. On completion the reaction mixture wasquenched with water (0.5 mL) and concentrated in vacuo to give aresidue. The residue was purified by reverse phase (0.1% FA condition)to give the title compound (450 mg, 64% yield) as a purple solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.06 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.04 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 6.92 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.62 (dd, J=2.0,8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.28 (dd, J=5.2, 13.2 Hz 1H), 3.67-3.60 (m, 1H), 3.57-3.54(m, 2H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.74-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.64-2.52(m, 4H), 2.43-2.20 (m, 9H), 2.18-2.16 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.93 (m, 1H),1.78-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.56 (m, 3H), 1.36 (s, 9H), 1.30-1.15 (m, 2H),LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 610.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-[4-[[4-(3-Aminocyclobutyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[3-[4-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl]piperazin-1-yl]cyclobutyl]carbamate(100 mg, 164 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added HCl/dioxane (3 M, 2 mL). Themixture was then stirred at 25° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, thereaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuoto give the title compound (89 mg, 99% yield, HCl) as a gray solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 510.4 (M+H)⁺.

3-[5-[4-(3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-ylmethyl)-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate JV)

Step 1—Tert-butyl9-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate

To a solution of1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]piperidine-4-carbaldehyde(210 mg, 567 umol, Intermediate DM) and tert-butyl3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate (158 mg, 623 umol, CAS#173405-78-2) in THF (2 mL) and DMF (2 mL) was added HOAc (34.0 mg, 567umol) and TEA (57.3 mg, 567 umol) at −10° C. and the mixture was stirredat −10° C. for 20 min. Then, NaBH(OAc)₃ (180 mg, 850 umol) was added at−10° C., and the reaction mixture was stirred at −10° C. for 2 hrs. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (0.5 mL). Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 3%-33%, 15 min) to givethe title compound (250 mg, 72% yield) as a brown solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.05 (s, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 6.62 (dd, J=2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.28 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H),3.57 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 3.27 (s, 4H), 2.95-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.73-2.58 (m,4H), 2.55-2.51 (m, 3H), 2.38 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.02-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.78(d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H), 1.69 (dd, J=3.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 1.54-1.47 (m, 4H),1.40-1.32 (m, 15H), 1.32-1.19 (m, 4H).

Step2—3-[5-[4-(3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-ylmethyl)-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl9-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 164 umol) in DCM (0.2 mL) was added HCl/dioxane (4 M, 1.00 mL),then the reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion,the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the titlecompound (89 mg, 99% yield) as a yellow solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 509.4(M+H)⁺.

7-Bromoheptanal (Intermediate JW)

To a solution of 7-bromoheptan-1-ol (100 mg, 512 umol, CAS #10160-24-4)in DCM (3 m L) was added DMP (260 mg, 615 umol). The mixture was stirredat 25° C. for 1 hr. On complete, the reaction mixture was quenched withNa₂S₂O₃.5H₂O (10 mL), and extracted with DCM (3×20 mL). The combinedorganic layer was washed with brine (20 mL), dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (95 mg, 95% yield) as a white solid.

3-(4-amino-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate JX)

Step 1—2-(Methylamino)-3-nitro-benzoic acid

To a solution of MeNH₂/EtOH (54.0 mmol, 200 mL, 30% solution) was added2-fluoro-3-nitro-benzoic acid (10.0 g, 54.0 mmol) in portions at 0° C.Then the reaction mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 hrs. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue wasdiluted with water (100 mL), acidified with citric acid to pH=3-5,stirred and filtered. The filter cake was dried in vacuo to give thetitle compound (9.60 g, 91% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 13.41 (s, 1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 8.04 (dd, J=1.6, 8.0 Hz, 1H),7.97 (dd, J=1.6, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.72 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.70 (s, 3H).

Step 2—3-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-benzimidazol-2-one

To a solution of 2-(methylamino)-3-nitro-benzoic acid (8.60 g, 43.8mmol) and DIPEA (17.0 g, 132 mmol) in t-BuOH (200 mL) was added DPPA(12.1 g, 43.8 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. Then the reaction mixture wasstirred at 85° C. for 12 hours. On completion, the mixture was dilutedwith MeOH (100 mL), cooled to 10-20° C., filtered and the filter cakewas dried in vacuo to give the title compound (6.80 g, 80% yield) as ayellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.61 (s, 1H), 7.58 (dd,J=0.8, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (dd, J=0.8, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.07 (m, 1H),3.34 (s, 3H).

Step3—1-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)methyl]-3-(3-methyl-4-nitro-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of 3-methyl-4-nitro-1H-benzimidazol-2-one (7.20 g, 37.3mmol) in THF (70 mL) was added t-BuOK (8.37 g, 74.6 mmol) at −10-0° C.One hour later, a solution of[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (21.3 g, 55.9 mmol, Intermediate H) in THF (50mL) was added into the above mixture and the reaction mixture wasstirred at 0-20° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the mixture was acidifiedwith FA to pH=3-5, diluted with water (300 mL), and extracted with EA(2×300 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (200 mL), thenconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by reverse phase (0.1%FA condition) to give the title compound (5.80 g, 37% yield) as a yellowsolid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.69 (dd, J=0.8, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.46(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.17 (m, 3H), 6.93-6.78 (m, 2H), 5.67 (dd,J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.94-4.62 (m, 2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.41 (s, 3H),3.11-2.98 (m, 1H), 2.89-2.70 (m, 2H), 2.17-2.08 (m, 1H).

Step 4—3-(3-Methyl-4-nitro-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-3-(3-methyl-4-nitro-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (2.00 g, 4.71 mmol) in TFA (20 mL) was added TfOH(2 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 12 hours. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by reverse phase (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound(900 mg, 63% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.19(s, 1H), 7.68 (dd, J=0.8, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (t,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.51 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.41 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.85(m, 1H), 2.80-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.13-2.06 (m, 1H).

Step 5—3-(4-Amino-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of3-(3-methyl-4-nitro-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (850mg, 2.79 mmol) in THF (50 mL) was added Pd/C (200 mg, 10% wt). Thereaction mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 hrs under H₂ (15 Psi)atmosphere. On completion, the mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (0.70 g, 91% yield) asa pink solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 275.1 (M+H)⁺.

3-(4-Amino-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate JY)

To a solution of1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-3-(3-methyl-4-nitro-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(310 mg, 730 umol, Intermediate JX) in a mixture solution of EtOH (5 mL)and H₂O (5 mL) was added Fe (203 mg, 3.65 mmol) and NH₄Cl (390 mg, 7.30mmol). The mixture was stirred a t 80° C. for 2 hrs. The reactionmixture was filtered and the filtrate concentrated in vacuo to give aresidue. Then the residue was partitioned between EA (10 ml) and water(10 ml). The organic layer was collected, and the aqueous layer wasextracted with EA (2×8 ml). The combined organic layers were washed withbrine (10 ml), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (285 mg, 98% yield) as a yellow solid.LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 394.9 (M+H)⁺.

3-[4-(7-bromoheptylamino)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)m ethyl]piperidine-2,6-dione (Intermediate JZ)

To a solution of3-(4-amino-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione (50.0 mg, 126 umol, Intermediate JY) in a mixedsolvent of THF (2 mL) and D MF (0.5 mL) was added 7-bromoheptanal (25.7mg, 133 umol, Intermediate JW) and tetraisopropoxytitanium (72.0 mg, 253umol) at 25° C. for 16 hrs. Then, NaBH₃CN (15.9 mg, 253 umol) was addedinto the mixture and the reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1hr. The reaction mixture was partitioned between H₂O (20 mL) and EA (20mL). The organic phase was separated, washed with brine (20 mL), driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give aresidue. The residue was purified by prep-T LC (SiO₂, PE:EA=1:1) to givethe title compound (25 mg, 34% yield) as a white solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z573.1 (M+H)⁺.

6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-2-(4-piperidylamino)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(Intermediate K

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of6-chloro-8-isopropyl-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (450mg, 1.49 mmol, Intermediate KP) in DMSO (1 mL) was added DIEA (192 mg,1.49 mmol), tert-butyl 4-aminopiperidine-1-carboxylate (358 mg, 1.79mmol, CAS #502482-34-0). The mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 1 hr. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuoto give a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: YMCTriart C18 250*50 mm*7 um; mobile phase: [water( FA)-ACN]; B %: 65%-75%,22 min) to give the title compound (800 mg, 63% yield) as a white solid.¹H NM R (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.62-8.56 (m, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.97 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 5.86-5.61 (m, 1H), 4.09-3.98 (m,1H), 3.92 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 2.97-2.82 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.80 (m, 2H),1.54-1.48 (m, 6H), 1.40 (s, 12H). LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 422.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-2-(4-piperidylamino)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]piperidine-1-carboxylate (170 mg, 402 umol) in DCM (3 mL) was added TFA(1.54 g, 13.5 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr. Thereaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(175 mg, 99% yield, TFA) as a white solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 321.9 (M+H)⁺.

6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-2-[[1-(1H-pyrazol-4-ylsulfonyl)-4-piperidyl]amino]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (Intermediate KB)

To a solution of6-chloro-8-isopropyl-2-(4-piperidylamino)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(175 mg, 401 umol, TFA, Intermediate KA) in DMF (4 mL) was added DIEA(155 mg, 1.20 mmol) and 1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonyl chloride (93.6 mg, 562umol, CAS #438630-64-9). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr.The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 28%-58%, 9 min) to givethe title compound (100 mg, 55% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 13.76 (s, 1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 8.40-8.10 (m, 1H), 8.04 (s,1H), 8.01 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 5.86-5.51 (m, 1H),3.81 (d, J=15.2 Hz, 1H), 3.47 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 2.49-2.46 (m, 1H),2.45-2.35 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.48 (d, J=6.8Hz, 6H). LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 452.0 (M+H)⁺.

6-(Difluoromethyl)-2-methylsulfonyl-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (Intermediate KC)

Step1—5-Bromo-2-methylsulfanyl-N-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrimidin-4-amine

To a solution of5-bromo-2-chloro-N-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrimidin-4-amine (6.70 g, 22.1mmol, synthesized via Step 1 of Intermediate HX) in DMF (70 mL) wasadded NaSMe (2.54 g, 36.2 m mol, 2.31 mL) at 0° C. The reaction wasstirred at 25° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the reaction was dilutedwith EA (150 mL). The organic layer was washed with water (2×100 mL),dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedin vacuo to give the title compound (6.2 g, 89% yield) as a yellowsolid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 315.8 (M+1)⁺.

Step 2—Methyl(E)-3-[2-methylsulfanyl-4-(spiro[2.4]heptan-7-ylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl]prop-2-enoate

To a solution of5-bromo-2-methylsulfanyl-N-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrimidin-4-amine (6.20g, 19.7 mmol), TEA (2.00 g, 19.7 mmol, 2.75 mL), and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (2.28 g,1.97 mmol) in DMF (100 m L) was added methyl prop-2-enoate (13.0 g, 151mmol, 13.6 mL, CAS #96-33-3). The reaction was then stirred at 90° C.for 32 hrs under N₂. On completion, the reaction was diluted with EA(200 mL). The organic layer was washed with water (2×100 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuoand then the residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=1/4) to give the title compound (3.9 g,61% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 320.3 (M+1)⁺.

Step3—2-Methylsulfanyl-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of methyl(E)-3-[2-methylsulfanyl-4-(spiro[2.4]heptan-7-ylamino)pyrimidin-5-yl]prop-2-enoate (2.80 g, 8.77 mmol) in NMP (30 mL) was added DBU (6.67 g,43.8 mmol, 6.61 mL). The reaction was stirred at 150° C. for 2 hrs underN₂. On completion, the reaction was diluted with EA (300 mL). Theorganic layer was washed with water (3×100 mL), dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo and then theresidue was purified by column chromatography (Si O₂, Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=5/1) to give the title compound (2.3 g, 91% yield)as a brown solid. L C-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 288.0 (M+1)⁺.

Step4—6-[Chloro(difluoro)methyl]-2-methylsulfanyl-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To an 15 mL vial equipped with a stir bar was added 4-phenylpyridineN-Oxide (2.38 g, 13.9 mmol),2-methylsulfanyl-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(2.00 g, 6.96 mmol), Ru(bpy)₃Cl₂.6H₂O (52.1 mg, 69.5 umol) in dry ACN (2mL). Then (2-chloro-2,2-difluoro-acetyl) 2-chloro-2,2-difluoro-acetate(4.23 g, 17.40 mmol, CAS #2834-23-3) was added. The vial was sealed andplaced under nitrogen was added. The reaction was stirred and irradiatedwith a 34 W blue LED lamp (2 cm away) with cooling water to keep thereaction temperature at 25° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the reactionwas concentrated in vacuo. Then the residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=10/1 to 3/1) to givethe title compound (2.59 g, 100% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 372.0 (M+1)⁺.

Step5—N-[5-isopropoxy-6-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetamide

A mixture of6-[chloro(difluoro)methyl]-2-methylsulfanyl-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d] pyrimidin-7-one (1.00 g, 2.69 mmol), Pd/C (318 mg, 268 umol, 10wt %), Na₂CO₃ (427 mg, 4.03 m mol) in THF (20 mL) was degassed andpurged with H₂ three times. Then the mixture was stirred under H₂ (30Psi) at 25° C. for 1 hr under H₂ atmosphere. On completion, the reactionmixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Thenthe residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: YMC Triart C 18 250*50mm*7 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 60%-70%, 20 min) to give atitle compound (107 mg, 11% yield). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 338.0 (M+1)⁺.

Step6—6-(Difluoromethyl)-2-methylsulfonyl-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of6-(difluoromethyl)-2-methylsulfanyl-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(100 mg, 296 umol) in DCM (2 mL) was added m-CPBA (240 mg, 1.19 mmol,85% solution). The mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 16 hrs. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (5 mL) at 25° C.,and then extracted with EA (3×5 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (2×5 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Then the residue was purifiedby prep-TLC (SiO₂, PE:EA=1:1) to give a title compound (50 mg, 40%yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.04 (s, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.02-6.69(m, 1H), 6.01-5.69 (m, 1H), 3.40 (s, 3H), 2.59-2.49 (m, 1H), 2.25-2.13(m, 2H), 1.97-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.56 (s, 1H), 1.47-1.42 (m, 1H), 0.75-0.59(m, 3H), 0.03-0.01 (m, 1H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 370.0 (M+1)⁺.

4-[[6-(Difluoromethyl)-7-oxo-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (Intermediate KD)

Step1—2-(4-Benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-6-(difluoromethyl)-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-v1-pyrido [2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

A mixture of6-(difluoromethyl)-2-methylsulfonyl-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(45.0 mg, 121 umol, Intermediate KC), 4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-aniline(83.8 mg, 365 umol, Intermediate DE), and TFA (138 mg, 1.22 mmol, 90.2uL) in IPA (2 mL) was stirred at 90° C. for 32 hrs. On completion, thereaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Then theresidue was purified by prep-TLC (SiO₂, PE:EA=1:1) to give the titlecompound (35 mg, 55% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 519.4(M+1)⁺.

Step2—4-[[6-(Difluoromethyl)-7-oxo-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride

To a solution of2-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-anilino)-6-(difluoromethyl)-8-spiro[2.4]heptan-7-yl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(26.9 mg, 51.9 umol) in H₂O (0.06 mL), ACN (1 mL) and AcOH (0.1 mL) wasadded NCS (17.3 mg, 129 umol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5hr. On completion the reaction mixture was quenched with H₂O (10 mL) at25° C., and then extracted with EA (3×10 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (2×10 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Thenthe residue was purified by prep-TLC (SiO₂, PE/EA=1/1) to give the titlecompound (20 mg, 77% yield) as a white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 495.1(M+1)⁺.

4-Bromo-5-methoxy-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one (Intermediate KE)

Step 1—2-Bromo-3-fluoro-1-methoxy-4-nitro-benzene

To a mixture of 2-bromo-1,3-difluoro-4-nitro-benzene (5.00 g, 21.01mmol, from CAS #103977-78-2) in MeOH (50 mL) was added NaOMe (1.14 g,21.0 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was warmed to 20° C. and stirred for 2hours. On completion, the mixture was poured into the water (60 mL) andthe aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (2×40 mL). Thecombined organic phase was washed with brine (2×40 mL), dried withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the crudeproduct. The crude product was triturated with PE:EA=20:1 (10 mL) togive the title compound (1.80 g, 34% yield) as white solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.14 (dd, J=8.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (dd, J=1.6, 9.2 Hz,1H), 4.04 (s, 3H).

Step 2—2-Bromo-3-methoxy-N-methyl-6-nitro-aniline

To a mixture of 2-bromo-3-fluoro-1-methoxy-4-nitro-benzene (1.60 g, 6.40mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added MeNH₂ (2 M, 4.80 mL) and the mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 2 hours. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the residue. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO₂, petroleum ether/ethyl acetate=50:1 to 10:1)to give the title compound (1.40 g, 83% yield) as brown solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.06 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (s, 1H), 6.44 (d, J=9.2Hz, 1H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 3.09 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 3H).

Step 3—3-Bromo-4-methoxy-N2-methyl-benzene-1,2-diamine

To a mixture of 2-bromo-3-methoxy-N-methyl-6-nitro-aniline (1.40 g, 5.36mmol) in THF (10 mL) and MeOH (10 mL) was added platinum (104 mg, 53.6umol, 10 wt %) under H₂ (15 psi) and stirred at 20° C. for 2 hours. Oncompletion, the mixture was filtered and concentrated to give the titlecompound (1.20 g, 96% yield) as a yellow solid.

Step 4—4-Bromo-5-methoxy-3-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-one

To a mixture 3-bromo-4-methoxy-N2-methyl-benzene-1,2-diamine (1.1 g,4.76 mmol) in CH₃CN (20 mL) was added CDI (1.16 g, 7.14 mmol) and themixture was stirred at 90° C. for 3 hours. On completion, the mixturewas concentrated to remove the CH₃CN, then H₂O (10 mL) was added intothe mixture. The mixture was filtered to give the filter cake which wasdried to give the title compound (1.00 g, 81% yield) as brown solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 6.89 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),3.81 (s, 3H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 2.72 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

Step5—4-Bromo-5-methoxy-3-methyl-1-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy)methyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2(3H)-one

To a solution of7-bromo-6-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2(3H)-one (1.00 g, 3.90mmol) in THF (30 mL) was added NaH (234 mg, 5.85 mmol, 60% dispersion inmineral oil) at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hr.Then SEM-Cl (0.98 g, 5.85 mmol) was added to above solution and themixture was stirred at 65° C. for 10 hrs. On completion, the mixture wasquenched with H₂O (30 mL), and extracted with EA (2×30 mL). The organiclayers were washed with brine (2×30 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The mixture was purified by silicagel column (PE:EA=20:1) to give the title compound (1.30 g, 86% yield)as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 387.0 (M+H)⁺.

3-(5-methoxy-3-methyl-4-(4-(methylamino)piperidin-1-yl)-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (Intermediate KF)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[1-[5-methoxy-3-methyl-2-oxo-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-N-methyl-carbamate

A solution of4-bromo-5-methoxy-3-methyl-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)benzimidazol-2-one(250 mg, 645 umol, Intermediate KE) tert-butylN-methyl-N-(4-piperidyl)carbamate (276 mg, 1.29 mmol, CAS #108612-54-0),(t-Bu)PhCPhos Pd G4 (35 mg, 64.5 umol) and t-BuOK (217 mg, 1.94 mmol) indioxane (8 mL) was stirred at 85° C. under N₂ for 16 hrs. On completion,the reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAC (40 mL), and washed withbrine (2×20 mL). The organic layer was separated and dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by reverse phase (FAcondition) to give the title compound (35.0 mg, 10% yield). ¹H NMR (400MHz, MeOD) δ 7.04 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.31 (s,2H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.67-3.53 (m, 4H), 3.39 (s, 1H),3.06-2.99 (m, 2H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 2.09-1.92 (m, 2H), 1.68 (d, J=12 Hz,2H), 1.53 (s, 9H), 1.39-1.31 (m, 2H), 0.98-0.89 (m, 2H), 0.00 (s, 9H).

Step 2—Tert-butyl(1-(5-methoxy-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)piperidin-4-yl)(methyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[1-[5-methoxy-3-methyl-2-oxo-1-(2-trimethylsilylethoxymethyl)benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-N-methyl-carbamate (40.0 mg, 76.8 umol)in THF (5 mL) was added TBAF (200 mg, 768 umol) at 25° C. The reactionwas warmed to 70° C. and stirred for 16 hrs. On completion, the reactionmixture was diluted with EtOAc (60 mL), and washed with brine (4×30 mL).The organic layer was separated, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (29.0 mg, 96% yield) as brown solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.78 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.67 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),3.82 (s, 3H), 3.61 (s, 3H), 3.38-3.20 (m, 2H), 3.01-2.90 (m, 2H), 2.79(s, 3H), 1.97-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.64-1.51 (m, 2H), 1.48 (s, 9H).

Step 3—Tert-butyl(1-(5-methoxy-1-(1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)piperidin-4-yl)(methyl)carbamate

To a solution of tert-butylN-[1-(5-methoxy-3-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-4-yl)-4-piperidyl]-N-methyl-carbamate(24.0 mg, 61.4 umol) in THF (3 mL) was added tBuOK (13.8 mg, 122 umol)at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. Then, asolution of [1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]trifluoromethanesulfonate (37.5 mg, 98.3 umol, Intermediate G) in THF(0.5 mL) was added into the mixture slowly and the reaction was stirredat 0° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenchedwith saturated NH₄Cl solution (1 mL), and diluted with water (10 mL).The mixture was then extracted with EtOAc (2×40 mL). The organic layerwas separated, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC (DCM:EtOAc=3:1, Rf=0.5) to give the titlecompound (36 mg, 94% yield) as yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 622.2(M+H)⁺.

Step4—3-(5-methoxy-3-methyl-4-(4-(methylamino)piperidin-1-yl)-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[1-[5-methoxy-1-[1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-N-methyl-carbamate(30.0 mg, 48.2 umol) in TFA (0.4 mL) was added TfOH (0.08 mL) at 25° C.The reaction mixture was warmed to 70° C. and stirred for 3 hrs. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residuewas purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %: 3%-33%, 11 min) to give thetitle compound (11.0 mg, 56% yield) as white solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z402.1 (M+H)⁺.

3-[5-Methoxy-3-methyl-4-[4-[methyl(4-piperidylmethyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (Intermediate KG)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-[[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-5-methoxy-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of3-[5-methoxy-3-methyl-4-[4-(methylamino)-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione (110 mg, 213 umol, TFA, Intermediate KF) in THF (1mL) was added TEA (59.4 uL, 426 umol). Then tert-butyl4-formylpiperidine-1-carboxylate (40.9 mg, 192 umol, CAS #137076-22-3)and HOAc (12.2 uL, 213 umol) were added, the mixture was stirred at −10°C. for 0.5 hour. The n NaBH(OAc)₃ (67.8 mg, 320 umol) was added and themixture was stirred at −10° C. for 1.5 hrs. On completion, the mixturewas quenched with water (1 mL), filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the residue. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase:[water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 10%-40%, 10 min) to give the title compound (80.0mg, 62% yield) as yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.06 (s,1H), 6.87 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.32-5.27 (m, 1H),3.96-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.60 (s, 3H), 3.38-3.33 (m, 2H),2.99-2.97 (m, 2H), 2.93-2.81 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.57 (m, 7H), 2.53-2.51 (m,2H), 2.01-1.66 (m, 8H), 1.40 (s, 9H), 1.11-0.95 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 599.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-Methoxy-3-methyl-4-[4-[methyl(4-piperidylmethyl)amino]-1-piperidyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

A solution of tert-butyl4-[[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-5-methoxy-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-4-piperidyl]-methyl-amino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(50.0 mg, 83.4 umol) in HCl/dioxane (1 mL) was stirred at 25° C. for 1hr. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound (40.0 mg, 89% yield, HCl) as yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 499.1 (M+H)⁺.

3-[5-[4-[[4-(3-Aminopropyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(Intermediate KH)

Step 1—Tert-butylN-[3-[4-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl]piperazin-1-yl]propyl]carbamate

To a solution of tert-butyl N-(3-piperazin-1-ylpropyl)carbamate (50.0mg, 205 umol, CAS #874831-60-4) and1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]piperidine-4-carbaldehyde(85.5 mg, 205 umol, FA, Intermediate DM) in mixture solvent THF (1 mL)and DMF (1 mL) was added KOAc (201 mg, 2.05 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 5 minutes. Then NaBH(OAc)₃ (87.0 mg, 410 umol) wasadded and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. On completion,the mixture was quenched with H₂O (0.5 mL), then concentrated in vacuoto give a residue. The residue was purified by pre-HPLC (column:Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %:0%-23%, 9 min) to give the title compound (88 mg, 71% yield) as acolorless oily liquid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.05 (s, 1H), 6.92(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.85-6.76 (m, 2H), 6.62 (dd, J=1.6, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.28(dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 2H), 3.57 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 8H), 2.96-2.88 (m, 6H),2.74-2.70 (m, 2H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.33 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.19 (d, J=7.2Hz, 2H), 2.01-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.78 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 1.57-1.50 (m, 2H),1.37 (s, 9H), 1.29-1.18 (m, 2H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 598.2 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[5-[4-[[4-(3-Aminopropyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl]-1-piperidyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butylN-[3-[4-[[1-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-piperidyl]methyl]piperazin-1-yl]propyl]carbamate(60.0 mg, 100 umol) in DCM (2 mL) w as added TFA (1 mL). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentratedin vacuo to give the title compound (45.0 mg, 90% yield) as a colorlessoily liquid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 498.1 (M+H)⁺.

Tributyl-(3-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)stannane (Intermediate KI)

Step 1—5-Bromo-1-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazole and4-bromo-1-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazole

To a mixture of 1-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazole (10.0 g, 80.5 mmol, CAS#87606-45-1) in ACN (100 mL) was added NBS (14.3 g, 80.5 mmol) at 0° C.,then the reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hours. Oncompletion, the residue was diluted with water (80 mL), and extractedwith EA (3×100 mL). The combined organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give5-bromo-1-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazole (8.00 g, 49% yield, ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 6.79 (s, 1H), 4.57 (d, J=7.0, 14.0 Hz, 1H), 2.37 (s,3H), 1.46 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 6H) as white oil and4-bromo-1-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazole (2.00 g, 12% yield, ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=7.29 (s, 1H), 4.34 (td, J=6.4, 13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.27 (s,3H), 1.32 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H) as white oil.

Step 2—Tributyl-(3-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)stannane

To a mixture of 5-bromo-1-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazole (1.50 g, 7.39mmol) in dioxane (30 mL) was added Pd₂(dba)₃ (676 mg, 738 umol) and LiCl(939 mg, 22.1 mmol) and tricyclohexylphosphane (2.07 g, 7.39 mmol) andtributyl(tributylstannyl)stannane (42.8 g, 73.8 mmol), then the reactionmixture was stirred at 100° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the reactionmixture was quenched with CsF(aq) (50 mL) and concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound (3 g, 98% yield) as brown oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z412.6 (M+H)⁺.

4-[[4-(3-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonylchloride (Intermediate KJ)

Step1—N-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-4-(3-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-pyrimidin-2-amine

To a mixture of tributyl-(3-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)stannane(3.00 g, 7.26 mmol, Intermediate KI) andN-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-4-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-amine (2.98 g, 7.26 mmol, Intermediate EA) in dioxane (2 mL) was addedK₂CO₃ (3.01 g, 21.7 mmol), CuI (138 mg, 725 umol) and Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (509mg, 725 umol). Then the reaction mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 12hrs. On completion, the residue was diluted with water (30 mL), andextracted with EA (3×60 mL). The combined organic layer was dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, PE:EA=50:1 toPE:EA=1:1). Then the residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %:27%-57%, 10 min) to give the title compound (2 g, 55% yield) as a whitesolid. LC-M S (ESI⁺) m/z 498.4 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—4-[[4-(3-Isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride

To a mixture ofN-(4-benzylsulfanyl-2-methyl-phenyl)-4-(3-isopropyl-2-methyl-imidazol-4-yl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-amine(65.0 mg, 130 umol) in ACN (1 mL), HOAc (0.3 mL), and H₂O (0.1 mL) wasadded NCS (52.3 mg, 391 umol). Then the reaction mixture was stirred at25° C. for 0.5 hour. On completion, the mixture was concentrated invacuo to give the title compound (60 mg, 86.0% yield, HOAC) as a yellowoil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 474.2 (M+H)⁺.

3-(3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-(piperidin-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (Intermediate KL)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-5,6-dihydropyridine-1(2H)-carboxylate

To a solution of3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (9.00g, 26.6 mmol, Intermediate H), tert-butyl4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate(12.3 g, 39.9 mmol, CAS #286961-14-6) and XPhos-Pd-G2 (2.09 g, 2.66mmol) in dioxane (150 mL) and H₂O (15 mL) was added K₃PO₄ (11.3 g, 53.2mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 4 hours under N₂.On completion, the reaction mixture was filtered. The filtrate was driedwith anhydrous Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated invacuo. The residue was triturated with sat. NH₄Cl (2×50 mL), water (2×50mL) and EA (2×50 mL) and filtered. The solid was dried in vacuo to givethe title compound (8.00 g, 68% yield) as an off-white solid. LC-MS(ESI⁺) m/z 441.1 (M+H)⁺

Step 2—Tert-butyl4-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-1-carboxylate(8.00 g, 18.2 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) and THF (60 mL) was added H₂, Pd/C(1.00 g, 10 wt %) and Pd(OH)₂ (1.00 g, 3.56 mmol, 50 wt %). The mixturewas degassed and purged with nitrogen 3 times, then degassed and purgedwith hydrogen 3 times. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hrsunder hydrogen (15 psi) atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixturewas filtered and the combined filtrates were concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound (5.60 g, 70% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.10 (s, 1H), 7.06-6.92 (m, 3H), 5.38 (m, 1H),4.18-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.60 (s, 3H), 3.48-3.39 (m, 1H), 2.97-2.81 (m, 3H),2.76-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.81 (m, 2H), 1.65-1.50 (m, 2H),1.47-1.40 (m, 9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 287.4 (387.3)⁺.

Step3—3-(3-Methyl-2-oxo-4-(piperidin-4-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]piperidine-1-carboxylate(100 mg, 226 umol) in DCM (1 mL) was added HCl/dioxane (1 mL). Thereaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr. On completion, thereaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(85.0 mg, 99% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 343.3 (M+H)⁺.

6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(Intermediate KM)

Step 1—8-Cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of8-cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (2.00 g,7.65 mmol, Intermediate HN) in DCM (20 mL) was added m-CPBA (6.21 g,30.6 mmol, 85% solution). The mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 3 hrs.On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched with Na₂CO₃ aq. (10 mL)at 25° C., and then extracted with EA (3×30 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (2×20 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (2.00 g, 89% yield) asa yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 293.9 (M+1)⁺.

Step2—6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of8-cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (100 mg,340.9 umol) in DMF (1 mL) was added NCS (500 mg, 3.75 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 70° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixturewas filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. Then the crudeproduct was purified by reversed-phase HPLC (0.1% FA condition) to givethe title compound (280 mg, 24% yield) as a brown solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 327.9 (M+1)⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H),6.08-5.92 (m, 1H), 3.40 (s, 3H), 2.32-2.23 (m, 2H), 2.22-2.13 (m, 2H),2.04-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.70 (m, 2H).

6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(2-oxopiperazin-1-yl)anilino]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(Intermediate KN)

Step 1—Tert-butyl4-(4-amino-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-oxo-piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl 3-oxopiperazine-1-carboxylate (2.00 g, 9.99mmol, CAS #76003-29-7) and 4-iodo-2-methyl-aniline (2.79 g, 11.9 mmol,CAS #13194-68-8) in dioxane (35 mL) was added CuI (1.90 g, 9.99 mmol),K₃PO₄ (5.30 g, 24.9 mmol) and N₁,N₂-dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine(2.84 g, 19.9 mmol). Then the mixture was purged with N₂ three times andstirred at 110° C. for 10 hrs. On completion, the mixture was filteredand concentrated in vacuo to give the residue. The residue was purifiedby column chromatography (SiO₂, PE:EA=10:1 to 1:5) to give the titlecompound (2.50 g, 81% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 6.83 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (d, J=2.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.57 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 4.03-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.54 (m, 4H), 2.03(s, 3H), 1.44 (s, 9H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 306.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2—Tert-butyl4-[4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]-3-oxo-piperazine-1-carboxylate

To a solution of tert-butyl4-(4-amino-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-oxo-piperazine-1-carboxylate (400 mg, 1.31mmol) and6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(429 mg, 1.31 mmol, Intermediate KM) in dioxane (10 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃(853 mg, 2.62 mmol) and Pd-PEPPSI-IHeptCl3-Chloropyridine (127 mg, 130umol). Then the mixture was purged with N₂ three times and stirred at80° C. for 12 hrs. On completion, the mixture was filtered to give theresidue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex lunaC18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 55%-85%, 10min) to give the title compound (85.0 mg, 11% yield) as a yellow solid.LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 553.3 (M+H)⁺.

Step3—6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(2-oxopiperazin-1-yl)anilino]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of tert-butyl4-[4-[(6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]-3-oxo-piperazine-1-carboxylate(80.0 mg, 144 umol) was added HCl/dioxane (2 mL), then the mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture was concentratedin vacuo to give the title compound (70.0 mg, 98% yield, HCl) as a whitesolid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 452.9 (M+H)⁺.

4-[4-[4-[(6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]-3-oxo-piperazin-1-yl]cyclohexanecarbaldehyde(Intermediate KO)

Step1—6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-2-[4-[4-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]-2-oxo-piperazin-1-yl]-2-methyl-anilino]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-2-[2-methyl-4-(2-oxopiperazin-1-yl)anilino]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (70.0 mg, 154 umol, HCl, Intermediate KN) in DMF (0.5mL) and THF (1 mL) was added TEA (718.45 umol, 0.1 mL). Then4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanone (29.7 mg, 231 umol, CAS #38580-68-6) andAcOH (1.75 mmol, 0.1 mL) was added and the mixture was stirred at 25° C.for 0.2 hour. Then NaBH(OAc)₃ (65.5 mg, 309 umol) was added and themixture was stirred 25° C. for 1 hr. On completion, the mixture wasfiltered to give the residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 10%-40%, 15 min) to give the title compound (55.0 mg,62% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.49 (s, 1H),8.70 (s, 1H), 8.20-8.10 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.29-7.10 (m, 2H),5.81-5.62 (m, 1H), 4.33 (s, 1H), 3.66-3.56 (m, 2H), 3.28 (s, 2H), 3.22(s, 2H), 2.89-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.06 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.77(m, 2H), 1.72-1.15 (m, 12H), 0.97-0.84 (m, 1H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 565.2(M+H)⁺.

Step2—4-[4-[4-[(6-Chloro-8-cyclopentyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-phenyl]-3-oxo-piperazin-1-yl]cyclohexanecarbaldehyde

To a solution of6-chloro-8-cyclopentyl-2-[4-[4-[4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]-2-oxo-piperazin-1-yl]-2-methyl-anilino]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(50.0 mg, 88.4 umol) in DCM (1.5 mL) was added DMP (56.2 mg, 132 umol)at 0° C., then the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hr. Oncompletion, the mixture was diluted with DCM (2 mL), then quenched withsaturated Na₂S₂O₃ (3 mL) and saturated NaHCO₃ (3 mL), and stirred at 25°C. for 10 minutes. After that, the mixture was extracted with DCM (3mL×3). Then the combined organic layers were dried over anhydrousNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound(47.0 mg, 94% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 563.3 (M+H)⁺.

6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(Intermediate KP)

Step 1—8-Isopropyl-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of8-isopropyl-2-methylsulfanyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (2.20 g, 9.35mmol, Intermediate DN) in DCM (20.0 mL) was added m-CPBA (7.59 g, 37.0mmol, 85% solution). The mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 3 hrs. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with Na₂CO₃ aq. (100 mL)at 25° C., and then extracted with EA (3×100 mL). The combined organiclayers were washed with brine (2×100 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (2.10 g,84% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.27 (s, 1H),8.07 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 5.65 (td, J=6.8, 13.6Hz, 1H), 3.46 (s, 3H), 1.56 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 267.9(M+H)⁺.

Step2—6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one

To a solution of8-isopropyl-2-methylsulfonyl-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (100 mg, 374umol) in DMF (1.50 mL) was added NCS (149 mg, 1.12 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 70° C. for 16 hrs. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo. The mixture was purified by reversed phase (0.1%FA) to give the title compound (74.0 mg, 65% yield) as a yellow solid.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.27-9.25 (m, 1H), 8.68-8.37 (m, 1H),5.90-5.58 (m, 1H), 3.48 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 3H), 1.58 (s, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 301.8 (M+H)⁺.

1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazole-5-carbaldehyde(Intermediate KQ)

Step 1—3-(3-Methyl-2-oxo-5-vinyl-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione

A mixture of3-(5-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (3.00g, 8.87 mmol, Intermediate J), potassium hydride, trifluoro (vinyl)boron(3.57 g, 26.6 mmol), Cs₂CO₃ (2 M, 8.87 mL), Pd(dppf)Cl₂—CH₂Cl₂ (724 mg,887 umol) and in dioxane (30 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ for 3times, and then the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours under N₂atmosphere. On completion, the reaction mixture was concentrated invacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified by reverse phase (TFAcondition) to give the title compound (1.60 g, 58% yield) as a yellowsolid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 286.0 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—1-(2,6-Dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazole-5-carbaldehyde

To a solution of3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-5-vinyl-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (0.30g, 1.05 mmol) in a mixed solvent of dioxane (20 mL) and H₂O (2 mL) wasadded NaIO₄ (449 mg, 2.10 mmol), OsO₄ (267 mg, 1.00 mmol) and NMO (61.0mg, 525 umol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr. Oncompletion, the residue was diluted with water (10 mL) and extractedwith ethyl acetate (2×20 mL). The combined organic layers were washedwith brine (20 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo to give a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (TFAcondition) to give the title compound (0.1 g, 32% yield) as a graysolid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 288.0 (M+H)⁺.

Example 1 (Method 1): Synthesis of2-((5-Bromo-2-((4-(N-(15-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadecyl)sulfamoyl)-2-methylphenyl)amino)pyrimidin-4-yl)amino)-6-fluorobenzamide(I-37)

To a solution of3-(4-(1-amino-3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadecan-15-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dionehydrochloride (51.3 mg, 0.097 mmol, Intermediate D1) in DCM (5.0 mL) wasadded Et₃N (0.2 mL) and4-((5-bromo-4-((2-carbamoyl-3-fluorophenyl)amino)pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)-3-methylbenzenesulfonylchloride (50 mg, 0.097 mmol, Intermediate L3) and the mixture wasstirred at rt for 4 h. The mixture was diluted with water (15 mL), andextracted with DCM (30 mL×3). The combined organic extracts were driedover Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1, v/v) to afford the title compound(25.5 mg, 27% yield) as a white solid. LCMS m/z=970.4 & 972.4 [M+H]; ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.1 (s, 1H), 10.2 (s, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.28(s, 1H), 8.18-8.03 (m, 3H), 7.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.54 (m, 3H),7.32-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.02-6.92 (m, 3H), 6.91-6.83 (m, 1H), 5.35 (dd,J=12.4, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.55 (s, 3H), 3.53-3.39 (m, 16H), 2.97-2.84 (m,5H), 2.73-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 2.03-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.76 (m,2H).

TABLE 4 Compounds synthesized via Method 1, coupling the correspondingamines with benzenesulfonyl chlorides. LCMS (ESI+) Sulfonyl m/z I-#^(a)Amine Chloride (M + H)⁺ ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ I-1^(e,f) CP CO831.3 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 7.87-7.46 (m, 5H), 7.07-6.89 (m, 2H),6.85 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.33 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.72- 5.62 (m, 1H),5.33 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.54-3.45 (m, 8H), 3.39 (td, J = 6.4,15.2 Hz, 4H), 3.00-2.84 (m, 3H), 2.73- 2.57 (m, 5H), 2.32 (s, 5H),2.21-1.91 (m, 4H), 1.86-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.64 (br s, 4H), 1.50-1.37 (m, 2H)I-2^(e,f) E1 CO 875.4 11.07 (br d, J = 1.4 Hz, 1H), 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.73(s, 1H), 7.81- 7.56 (m, 6H), 7.07-6.95 (m, 2H), 6.85 (d, J = 7.2 Hz,1H), 6.33 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.75-5.59 (m, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 5.6,12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.56-3.43 (m, 16H), 2.95-2.82 (m, 4H), 2.70- 2.60 (m, 8H),2.36-2.29 (m, 6H), 2.18-2.08 (m, 3H), 2.03- 1.95 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.76 (m,2H), 1.69-1.60 (m, 4H), 1.47- 1.38 (m, 3H), 1.23 (br s, 2H) I-3^(e) E1CH 889.4 11.07 (s, 1 H), 8.83 (s, 1 H), 7.93 (s, 1 H), 7.84 (d, J = 8.4Hz, 1 H), 7.62 (s, 1 H), 7.50-7.59 (m, 2 H), 6.95-7.05 (m, 2 H), 6.85(d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1 H), 5.33 (dd, J = 12.8, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.70 (t, J = 8.4Hz, 1 H), 3.44-3.53 (m, 11 H), 3.38 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 3 H), 2.87 (q, J =5.6 Hz, 3 H), 2.60-2.68 (m, 6 H), 2.33 (s, 3 H), 1.97-2.09 (m, 4 H),1.72-1.83 (m, 6 H), 1.64-1.68 (m, 2 H), 1.48-1.55 (m, 4 H), 1.23 (s, 2H) I-4^(e) F1 CH 889.5 10.81-11.27 (m, 1 H), 8.83 (s, 1 H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.85 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1 H), 7.51-7.63 (m, 4 H), 7.13 (d, J = 8.80 Hz,1 H), 7.03 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1 H), 6.59 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 5.05 (dd, J= 12.80, 5.60 Hz, 1 H), 4.70 (quin, J = 8.40 Hz, 1 H), 3.57- 3.67 (m, 2H), 3.41-3.53 (m, 14 H), 3.30 (s, 3 H), 2.82-2.91 (m, 3 H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 1.93-2.16 (m, 4 H), 1.73-1.83 (m, 4 H), 1.63-1.69 (m, 2 H),1.48-1.54 (m, 4 H) I-5 E4 L2 865.2^(b) 10.8 (br s, 1H), 9.51 (br s, 1H),8.89 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.63(d, J = 8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (br s, 1H), 7.04-6.71 (m, 4H), 5.75 (t, J =8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.30 (dd, J = 12.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.26 (s, 1H), 3.60-3.36(m, 8H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 2.98-2.83 (m, 3H), 2.74-2.60 (m, 4H), 2.45- 2.37(m, 1H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.08-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.64 (m, 6H), 1.64-1.52(m, 1H), 0.98 (s, 3H) I-6 E3 L2 863.4 11.0 (br s, 1H), 9.53 (br s, 1H),8.89 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.62(d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 7.03-6.71 (m, 4H), 5.81-5.70 (m, 1H),5.36-5.25 (m, 1H), 4.26 (s, 1H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 2.94-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.80-2.72 (m, 2H), 2.70-2.63 (m, 2H), 2.62-2.54 (m, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H),2.07-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.93-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.65 (m, 2H), 1.62-1.50 (m,3H), 1.45-1.33 (m, 2H), 1.33-1.14 (m, 10H), 0.98 (s, 3H). I-7 E1 L2955.3 11.0 (br s, 1H), 9.52 (br s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.94(d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.3 Hz, 1H),7.50-7.41 (m, 1H), 7.03-6.73 (m, 4H), 5.75 (t, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.30(dd, J = 12.7, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.26 (s, 1H), 3.55-3.45 (m, 12H), 3.44-3.38(m, 4H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 2.97-2.84 (m, 3H), 2.75-2.59 (m, 4H), 2.46-2.38(m, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.05-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.94-1.66 (m, 6H), 1.62-1.52(m, 1H), 0.98 (s, 3H) I-8 D4 L2 865.2^(b) 11.0 (br s, 1H), 9.52 (br s,1H), 8.88 (s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H),7.64 (d J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.55- 7.45 (m, 1H), 7.03-6.72 (m, 4H), 5.75 (t,J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 12.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.26 (s, 1H), 3.54 (s,3H), 3.52- 3.41 (m, 8H), 2.99-2.84 (m, 5H), 2.80-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.37 (m, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.07-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.94-1.66 (m, 6H),1.63-1.53 (m, 1H), 0.98 (s, 3H) I-9 D3 L2 863.3 11.0 (br s, 1H), 9.53(br s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.66(s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 7.10-6.73 (m, 4H), 5.75(t, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.32 (dd, J = 12.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.26 (s, 1H), 3.53(s, 3H), 2.97-2.59 (m, 7H), 2.48-2.39 (m, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.08-1.97(m, 1H), 1.95-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.65 (m, 2H), 1.63-1.52 (m, 3H),1.45-1.19 (m, 12H), 0.98 (s, 3H) I-10 D2 L2 887.4^(c) 11.0 (br s, 1H),9.54 (br s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),7.66 (s, 1H), 7.61 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 7.03-6.72 (m, 4H),5.80-5.72 (m, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 12.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.26 (s, 1H), 3.54(s, 3H), 2.93-2.84 (m, 3H), 2.80-2.73 (m, 2H), 2.73-2.61 (m, 2H),2.46-2.40 (m, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.07-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.83 (m, 2H),1.80-1.66 (m, 2H), 1.63-1.54 (m, 3H), 1.44-1.15 (m, 18H), 0.98 (s, 3H)I-11 D1 L2 977.3^(d) 11.0 (br s, 1H), 9.53 (br s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H),8.16 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 9.68 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.04-6.74 (m, 4H), 5.79-5.71 (m, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J= 12.7, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (s, 1H), 3.59-3.38 (m, 19H), 3.02- 2.83 (m,5H), 2.73-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.37 (m, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.09-1.95 (m,2H), 1.94-1.67 (m, 5H), 1.62-1.53 (m, 1H), 0.98 (s, 3H) I-12^(g) G3 K925.4 11.0 (s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.05 (s, 2H), 7.57 (dd, J = 8.6, 7.2Hz, 1H), 7.07 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (t, J= 55.2 Hz, 1H), 6.45 (t, J = 5.8 Hz, 1H), 5.85 (t, J = 8.2 Hz, 1H), 5.02(dd, J = 12.8, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (s, 1H), 4.12- 3.87 (m, 1H), 3.62 (t, J= 14.2 Hz, 2H), 3.33-3.24 (m, 2H), 3.06-2.81 (m, 5H), 2.68-2.45 (m, 2H),2.25-1.79 (m, 7H), 1.72-1.54 (m, 6H), 1.44-1.19 (m, 22H), 0.99 (s, 3H)I-13 F5 L2 875.4^(b) 11.0 (br s, H), 9.51 (br s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.15(s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J = 8.5 Hz,1H), 7.57 (t, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (d, J =8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (d, J = 6.7 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (t, J = 54.8 Hz, 1H),6.48-6.38 (m, 1H), 5.75 (t, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.02 (dd, J = 12.8, 5.4 Hz,1H), 4.24 (s, 1H), 3.32-3.22 (m, 2H), 2.93- 2.81 (m, 1H), 2.80-2.70 (m,2H), 2.69-2.53 (m, 2H), 2.47- 2.40 (m, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.09-1.98 (m,1H), 1.98-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.64 (m, 2H), 1.61-1.52 (m, 3H), 1.45-1.18(m, 12H), 0.98 (s, 3H) I-14 D5 L2 819.3^(b) 11.0 (br s, 1H), 9.53 (br s,1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H),7.62 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (t, J = 5.4 Hz, 1H), 6.96-6.92 (m, 2H),6.89 (t, J = 55.2 Hz, 1H), 6.86-6.81 (m, 1H), 5.75 (t, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H),5.32 (dd, J = 12.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.26 (s, 1H), 3.53 (s, 3H), 2.94-2.83(m, 3H), 2.82-2.75 (m, 2H), 2.71-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.38 (m, 1H), 2.36(s, 3H), 2.07-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.80-1.68 (m, 2H),1.61-1.52 (m, 2H), 1.44-1.40 (m, 2H), 1.36-1.26 (m, 4H), 0.98 (s, 3H)I-15^(g) G2 K 869.4 11.0 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 2H), 7.58 (t, J= 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.85(t, J = 55.2 Hz, 1H), 6.46 (t, J = 5.8 Hz, 1H), 5.86 (t, J = 8.4 Hz,1H), 5.03 (dd, J = 12.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (s, 1H), 4.12-3.89 (m, 1H),3.62 (t, J = 13.8 Hz, 2H), 3.34-3.25 (m, 2H), 3.06-2.83 (m, 6H),2.66-2.54 (m, 2H), 2.24-2.09 (m, 2H), 2.08-1.81 (m, 6H), 1.72-1.56 (m,7H), 1.44-1.23 (m, 11H), 0.99 (s, 3H) I-16 F6 L2 821.4 11.1 (br s, 1H),9.63 (br s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.95 (br s, 1H), 7.66 (s,1H), 7.61 (d, J = 9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.49 (t, J = 5.0 Hz,1H), 7.05 (d, J = 8.5 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (t, J =54.8 Hz, 1H), 6.57-6.45 (m, 1H), 5.80-5.66 (m, 1H), 5.04 (dd, J = 12.9,5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (s, 1H), 3.27-3.19 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.81 (m, 1H),2.81-2.71 (m, 2H), 2.64-2.53 (m, 2H), 2.44-2.35 (m, 1H), 2.35 (s, 3H),2.07-1.64 (m, 5H), 1.59-1.39 (m, 5H), 1.36-1.26 (m, 2H), 0.97 (s, 3H)I-17 F1 L2 937.5^(c) 11.0 (br s, 1H), 9.53 (br s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H),8.16 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J = 8.6Hz, 1H), 7.57 (t, J = 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (br s, 1H), 7.13 (d, J = 8.6 Hz,1H), 7.03 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (t, J = 55.2 Hz, 1H), 6.56 (t, J =5.8 Hz, 1H), 5.78-5.71 (m, 1H), 5.03 (dd, J = 12.8, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.27(s, 1H), 3.63 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.60-3.40 (m, 15H), 2.97-2.82 (m,3H), 2.69-2.56 (m, 3H), 2.45-2.37 (m, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.08-2.01 (m,1H), 1.97-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.62-1.53 (m, 1H), 0.98 (s,3H) I-18^(g) G1 K 813.4 11.0 (s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.05 (s, 2H), 7.58(t, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H),6.84 (t, J = 55.2 Hz, 1H), 6.48 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 5.86 (t, J = 8.4Hz, 1H), 5.03 (dd, J = 12.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (s, 1H), 4.09-3.90 (m,1H), 3.63 (t, J = 13.8 Hz, 2H), 3.38-3.27 (m, 2H), 3.08-3.00 (m, 2H),2.99-2.82 (m, 3H), 2.65-2.53 (m, 2H), 2.22-2.15 (m, 1H), 2.07-1.83 (m,5H), 1.74-1.56 (m, 6H), 1.52-1.35 (m, 5H), 1.27-1.22 (m, 2H), 1.00 (s,3H) I-31 F4 L3 878.3 & 10.9 (s, 1H), 10.2 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.26(s, 1H), 8.11 (d, 880.3 J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H),7.74 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.61-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.20 (m,2H), 7.08-6.99 (m, 2H), 6.93 (t, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 6.42 (t, J = 5.8 Hz,1H), 5.02 (dd, J = 12.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.28 (q, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H),2.93-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.80-2.72 (m, 2H), 2.67-2.55 (m, 2H), 2.30 (s, 3H),2.09-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.44-1.36 (m, 2H), 1.34-1.20 (m,8H) I-32 E4 L3 882.3 & 11.1 (s, 1H), 10.2 (s, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.28(s, 1H), 8.20- 884.3 8.00 (m, 3H), 7.73 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (s,1H), 7.62- 7.56 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.05-6.93 (m, 3H), 6.85 (d,J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 12.8, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.51-3.40 (m, 6H),3.37 (t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 2.96-2.84 (m, 3H), 2.74-2.58 (m,4H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.05-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.74 (m, 2H) I-34 D4 L3 882.4& 11.1 (s, 1H), 10.2 (s, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 8.19- 884.38.01 (m, 3H), 7.73 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.54 (m, 3H), 7.31-7.21 (m,1H), 7.03-6.89 (m, 3H), 6.89-6.81 (m, 1H), 5.35 (dd, J = 12.4, 5.2 Hz,1H), 3.54 (s, 3H), 3.47 (s, 4H), 3.43 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.01-2.83 (m,5H), 2.76-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.03-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.87-1.75 (m,2H) I-35 E2 L3 920.4 & 11.1 (s, 1H), 10.2 (s, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.28(s, 1H), 8.18- 922.40 8.04 (m, 3H), 7.74 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.55(m, 2H), 7.44 (t, J = 5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.31-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.02-6.91 (m, 3H),6.84 (dd, J = 8.0, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 12.7, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.32(s, 3H), 2.96-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.54 (m, 6H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 2.04-1.95(m, 1H), 1.60-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.39- 1.30 (m, 2H), 1.26-1.22 (m, 4H),1.21-1.10 (m, 12H) I-36 D2 L3 920.4 & 11.1 (s, 1H), 10.2 (s, 1H), 9.00(s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 8.18- 922.4 8.03 (m, 3H), 7.74 (d, J = 8.4 Hz,1H), 7.65-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.44 (t, J = 5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.22 (m, 1H),6.99-6.90 (m, 3H), 6.84 (dd, J = 5.6, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 5.35 (dd, J = 12.6,5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.54 (s, 3H), 2.92-2.82 (m, 3H), 2.77-2.66 (m, 3H),2.65-2.59 (m, 1H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 2.04-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.61- 1.51 (m, 2H),1.38-1.31 (m, 4H), 1.30-1.09 (m, 14H) I-107 EH CW 885.4 11.08 (s, 1H),9.73 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.63(s, 1H), 7.57 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.99- 6.92 (m, 1H), 6.86 (d, J = 8.0Hz, 2H), 5.73 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.38-5.30 (m, 1H), 3.66 (d, J = 11.2Hz, 2H), 3.60 (s, 3H), 3.11 (d, J = 11.2 Hz, 2H), 2.94-2.83 (m, 1H),2.73-2.61 (m, 4H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.26-2.18 (m, 4H), 2.15 (s, 3H),2.14-2.07 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.68 (m, 8H), 1.65-1.54 (m,2H), 1.53-1.31 (m, 4H), 1.19-1.10 (m, 2H) I-110^(f) GI CW 841.4 11.07(br s, 1H), 9.51 (s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.73- 7.67 (m, 2H),7.66-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.59 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.05-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.85(dd, J = 1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.34 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.72-5.60 (m, 1H),5.33 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.50-3.41 (m, 4H), 3.37 (t, J = 6.4 Hz,2H), 3.32 (br s, 3H), 3.22-3.11 (m, 1H), 3.02-2.83 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.56(m, 4H), 2.53-2.52 (m, 1H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.19-2.07 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.95(m, 1H), 1.92-1.74 (m, 4H), 1.73-1.58 (m, 6H), 1.50-1.34 (m, 2H),1.29-1.00 (m, 4H) I-114 EH EF 851.4 11.09 (s, 1H), 9.59 (s, 1H), 8.75(s, 1H), 7.77 (dd, J = 4.8, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.57 (dd, J =1.6, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.99- 6.93 (m, 1H), 6.86 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H),6.37-6.31 (m, 1H), 5.73-5.62 (m, 1H), 5.40-5.29 (m, 1H), 3.67 (d, J =10.8 Hz, 3H), 3.61 (s, 3H), 3.11 (d, J = 11.0 Hz, 4H), 2.96-2.80 (m,3H), 2.72-2.60 (m, 5H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.28-2.22 (m, 4H), 2.18 (s, 3H),2.12-2.08 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.68 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 4H),1.48-1.41 (m, 3H), 1.19-1.11 (m, 2H) I-116^(f) GF CW 824.2 11.08 (br s,1H), 9.55 (s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 7.91 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),7.77-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.65 (dd, J = 2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (d, J = 1.2 Hz,1H), 6.95 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (dd, J = 1.2, 8.2 Hz, 1H), 6.34 (d,J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 5.70 (br t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.32 (dd, J = 5.6, 12.8Hz, 1H), 4.16 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 3.99-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.48 (br dd, J =5.2, 8.8 Hz, 4H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 2.85 (br d, J = 11.2 Hz, 3H), 2.74-2.58(m, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.38-2.35 (m, 2H), 2.18-2.10 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.92(m, 3H), 1.74-1.58 (m, 8H), 1.47 (br d, J = 4.4 Hz, 2H) I-118 FW FX779.3 11.21-10.99 (m, 1H), 9.53 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 7.81-7.73 (m,2H), 7.64 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (dd, J = 2.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.13(m, 1H), 7.10-7.05 (m, 1H), 7.03-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.33 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H),5.69-5.59 (m, 1H), 5.37 (dd, J = 5.6, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.42 (s, 2H), 3.66(dt, J = 3.6, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.56 (s, 3H), 3.18-3.06 (m, 2H), 2.93-2.80(m, 3H), 2.73- 2.62 (m, 2H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.04 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.86(m, 3H), 1.70-1.57 (m, 6H), 1.48-1.35 (m, 2H) I-120^(f) FW CW 783.311.27-10.84 (m, 1H), 9.56-9.39 (m, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 7.84- 7.71 (m,2H), 7.64 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (dd, J = 2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.96-6.85(m, 2H), 6.78 (dd, J = 1.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.33 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H),5.72-5.62 (m, 1H), 5.32 (br dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.44 (s, 3H),3.42-3.39 (m, 3H), 3.14-3.05 (m, 2H), 2.86 (br dd, J = 6.4, 8.8 Hz, 4H),2.70-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.11 (dt, J = 8.2, 9.8 Hz, 2H),1.94-1.78 (m, 3H), 1.77-1.54 (m, 8H), 1.51-1.39 (m, 2H), 1.23 (br s, 1H)I-121 FW CW 813.3 11.17-11.03 (m, 1H), 9.68 (br s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H),8.17 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.58(dd, J = 2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.10-7.04 (m, 1H),7.03-6.97 (m, 1H), 5.75-5.63 (m, 1H), 5.38 (dd, J = 5.4, 12.8 Hz, 1H),4.42 (s, 2H), 3.66 (dt, J = 3.6, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.56 (s, 3H), 3.13 (br t,J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.92-2.82 (m, 3H), 2.75-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.35 (s, 3H),2.15-2.03 (m, 2H), 2.03- 1.96 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.66 (br s,6H), 1.44 (br s, 2H) I-127^(f) FL CW 783.3 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.55 (s, 1H),8.73 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.64-7.55 (m, 2H), 6.95-6.76 (m, 3H),6.35-6.32 (d, J = 9.2, 1H), 5.66-5.64 (m, 1H), 5.30-5.28 (m, 1H),3.35-3.28 (m, 6H), 3.21-3.08 (m, 2H), 2.80-2.63 (m, 5H), 2.58-2.54 (m,2H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.12-2.08 (m, 2H), 1.75-1.65 (m, 5H), 1.57-1.43 (m,8H) I-128^(f) DD CW 794.4 11.08 (br s, 1H), 9.56 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H),7.83-7.75 (m, 2H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.62-7.56 (m, 1H), 6.99-6.90 (m, 2H),6.85 (br d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.35 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.68 (br t, J =8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.42-5.25 (m, 1H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 2.99 (br s, 4H), 2.83 (brd, J = 3.6 Hz, 4H), 2.70-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.63 (br s, 2H), 2.37 (s, 3H),2.17-2.09 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.76 (br d, J = 2.4 Hz, 2H), 1.67(br s, 5H), 1.54-1.43 (m, 7H) I-129^(f) FK CW 838.4 11.09 (s, 1H), 9.55(s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 7.78-7.54 (m, 4H), 6.95-6.87 (m, 3H), 6.35-6.33(d, J = 9.2, 1H), 5.69-5.65 (m, 1H), 5.38-5.34 (m, 1H), 3.55 (s, 3H),3.47-3.40 (m, 4H), 2.90- 2.89 (m, 2H), 2.65-2.50 (m, 2H), 2.47-2.45 (m,4H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.28-2.17 (m, 6H), 1.98-1.44 (m, 10H) I-130^(f) CA CW808.3 11.08 (s, 1H), 9.54 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 7.77 (dd, J = 2.0, 8.4Hz, 2H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.56 (dd, J = 1.6, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (br d, J =7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.83 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.34(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 5.76-5.53 (m, 1H), 5.35 (br dd, J = 5.6, 12.4 Hz,1H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 3.58 (br d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.92 (br s, 4H),2.76-2.54 (m, 4H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.32-2.26 (m, 4H), 2.17-2.08 (m, 2H),2.03-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.65 (br s, 4H), 1.50 (br s, 4H), 1.41 (br s, 2H),1.28 (br s, 4H) I-131^(f) CF CW 840.5 11.08 (s, 1H), 9.60 (s, 1H), 8.76(s, 1H), 7.77 (dd, J = 4.8, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.63 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56(dd, J = 2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.02-6.95 (m, 2H), 6.83 (dd, J = 1.2, 8.4 Hz,1H), 6.34 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 5.65 (quin, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J= 5.6, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.32 (br s, 5H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 2.89 (br d, J =3.2.0 Hz, 4H), 2.75-2.59 (m, 4H), 2.42 (br s, 4H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.27(br t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.17-2.06 (m, 2H), 2.04- 1.94 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.73(m, 2H), 1.66 (br d, J = 2.4 Hz, 4H), 1.43 (br d, J = 2.4 Hz, 6H)I-132^(f) FJ CW 851.4 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.57 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H),7.80-7.75 (m, 2H), 7.64 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (dd, J = 1.9, 8.4 Hz,1H), 7.04- 6.97 (m, 2H), 6.89-6.83 (m, 1H), 6.35 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H),5.68 (quin, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 5.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.67 (brd, J = 11.4 Hz, 2H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.73-2.63 (m, 2H),2.62-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.43 (br s, 5H), 2.37- 2.33 (m, 5H), 2.28-2.20 (m,5H), 2.12 (br d, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H), 2.03-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.79 (br d, J =11.0 Hz, 2H), 1.73-1.65 (m, 6H), 1.49-1.41 (m, 4H) I-134^(f) FF CW 864.511.09 (s, 1 H), 9.58 (s, 1 H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.89-8.86 (m, 1H), 8.78 (d,J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (s, 1H),6.99 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.35 (d, J = 9.2 Hz,1H), 5.73-5.71 (m, 1H), 5.35-5.31 (m, 1H), 3.74-3.67 (m, 5H), 3.30-3.29(m, 2H), 2.94-2.91 (m, 3H), 2.68-2.67 (m, 4H), 2.45-2.40 (m, 3H), 2.39(s, 3H), 2.20-2.00 (m, 7H), 1.96-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.69 (m, 9H),1.50-1.47 (m, 2H) I-135 EK CW 865.2 9.51 (s, 1H), 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.66(s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.70-7.61 (m, 4H), 7.01-6.84 (m,3H), 5.75-5.70 (m, 1H), 5.35-5.30 (m, 1H), 3.50-3.47 (m, 6H), 3.46-3.36(m, 9H), 2.89-2.52 (m, 8H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 1.81-1.79 (m, 3H), 1.68-1.45(m, 8H) I-138^(f) EZ EX 889.4 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.48 (s, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H),7.73-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.64-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.05-6.95 (m, 2H), 6.85 (d, J =8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.20 (s, 1H), 5.72-5.59 (m, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.6Hz, 1H), 3.50 (s, 6H), 3.48-3.44 (m, 6H), 3.39 (br d, J = 5.6 Hz, 4H),3.31 (br s, 3H), 2.89 (q, J = 6.0 Hz, 3H), 2.75-2.68 (m, 1H), 2.68-2.63(m, 3H), 2.60 (br d, J = 9.2 Hz, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.11 (br d, J = 2.4Hz, 2H), 2.04-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.85- 1.74 (m, 2H), 1.63 (br s, 4H), 1.42(br s, 2H) I-139^(f) FC CO 1046.5 9.51 (s, 1H), 9.00-8.95 (m, 1H), 8.73(s, 1H), 8.62-8.56 (m, 1H), 7.76 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.66 (m, 2H),7.66-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.35 (m, 4H), 6.33 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.73-5.60 (m, 1H), 5.18-5.11 (m, 1H), 4.56 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.46-4.34 (m,2H), 4.29-4.19 (m, 1H), 3.95 (s, 2H), 3.72- 3.64 (m, 1H), 3.63-3.47 (m,10H), 3.47-3.37 (m, 8H), 2.89 (br d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.69-2.65 (m, 1H),2.46-2.41 (m, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.08 (m, 2H), 1.64 (br s, 4H),1.49-1.37 (m, 2H), 1.00-0.86 (m, 9H) I-140^(f) FB CO 1002.4 9.51 (s,1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.59-8.57 (s, 1H), 7.77- 7.69 (m, 5H),7.63-7.39 (m, 5H), 6.34-6.32 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 5.69-5.65 (m, 1H),5.15(s, 1H), 4.57-4.35 (m, 5H), 3.95 (s, 2H), 3.59-3.51 (m, 6H),3.47-3.30 (m, 8H), 2.90-2.88 (m, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.33-3.32 (m, 3H),2.33-2.07(m, 2H), 1.90-1.43 (m, 7H), 0.93 (m, 9H) I-143 EZ EX 969.211.07 (br s, 1H), 9.63 (s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.62(dd, J = 2.0, 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.05-6.95 (m, 2H), 6.87-6.82 (m, 1H), 5.76(br t, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.32 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.50 (s, 6H),3.48-3.43 (m, 6H), 3.42-3.36 (m, 4H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 2.93-2.84 (m, 3H),2.73-2.66 (m, 1H), 2.63 (br t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s,3H), 2.14-2.03 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.68 (brs, 4H), 1.44 (br s, 2H) I-144^(f) EN EX 801.4 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.48 (s,1H), 8.79 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.05-6.95 (m,2H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.20 (s, 1H), 5.74-5.58 (m, 1H), 5.33(dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.52-3.40 (m, 6H), 3.37 (br t, J = 6.4 Hz,2H), 3.30 (d, J = 3.6 Hz, 6H), 2.91 (q, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.75-2.65 (m,2H), 2.63 (br d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.20-1.92 (m, 4H),1.84-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.63 (br s, 4H), 1.43 (br d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H)I-146^(f) EN CW 787.1 11.07 (br d, J = 5.5 Hz, 1H), 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.73(s, 1H), 7.75 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.59 (m, 2H),7.05-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.33 (d, J = 9.3 Hz, 1H),5.66 (quin, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 5.32 (dd, J = 5.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.48-3.35(m, 8H), 3.31 (br s, 3H), 2.95-2.83 (m, 3H), 2.76-2.57 (m, 4H),2.35-2.30 (m, 3H), 2.12 (br s, 2H), 2.03-1.92 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.73 (m,2H), 1.64 (br s, 4H), 1.42 (br d, J = 4.3 Hz, 2H) I-150 EN CH 801.411.07 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.84 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),7.62 (s, 1H), 7.58-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.07-7.02 (m, 2H), 6.96 (d, J = 8.8 Hz,1H), 5.35-5.30 (m, 1H), 4.72-4.67 (m, 1H), 3.50-3.32 (m, 11H), 2.90-2.88(m, 3H), 2.70-2.50 (m, 4H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.20-2.00 (m, 3H), 1.79-1.50(m, 12H) I-159 DQ KJ 935.6 11.08 (s, 1H), 9.86 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H),7.68 (s, 1H), 7.65- 7.62 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.09 (s, 1H), 6.99(d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (s, 1H), 6.90 (d, J = 7.4 Hz, 1H), 5.33 (d, J= 5.4, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J = 7.2, 14.0 Hz, 1H), 3.40-3.36 (m, 3H),3.13-3.01 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.81 (m, 6H), 2.71 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H), 2.63 (d,J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.60-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 2.06 (d,J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.01-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.94-1.86 (m, 4H), 1.78-1.67 (m,6H), 1.46-1.36 (m, 1H), 1.21 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.10-0.99 (m, 2H),0.86-0.75 (m, 2H) I-160 EH KJ 906.3 11.08 (s, 1H), 9.90 (s, 1H), 8.85(s, 1H), 7.70 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.56-7.51 (m, 1H), 6.95(t, J = 3.8 Hz, 2H), 6.89-6.84 (m, 2H), 5.42-5.26 (m, 1H), 4.57-4.41 (m,1H), 3.65 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 3.61 (s, 3H), 3.15-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.83 (m, 2H), 2.69 (s, 4H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.23 (d, J = 6.4Hz, 2H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 2.03-1.93 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.72 (m, 3H), 1.67-1.57(m, 2H), 1.48-1.32 (m, 2H), 1.23 (s, 2H), 1.21 (s, 3H), 1.19 (s, 3H),1.15-1.08 (m, 2H) I-161 KH DO 904.2 11.05 (s, 1H), 9.79 (s, 1H), 8.88(s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.74 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.65-7.61(m, 1H), 7.53 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05-6.78 (m, 3H), 6.65-6.56 (m, 1H),5.65- 5.49 (m, 1H), 5.28 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.59-3.50 (m, 2H),2.82-2.73 (m, 3H), 2.70-2.64 (m, 3H), 2.36-2.31 (m, 6H), 2.30-2.18 (m,8H), 2.11 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.07-1.91 (m, 2H), 1.74 (d, J = 11.6 Hz,2H), 1.62-1.47 (m, 4H), 1.39 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 6H), 1.28-1.14 (m, 3H)I-162 HS KD 927.3 11.09 (s, 1H), 9.81-9.80 (m, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.16(s, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.04-6.82 (m, 4H), 5.71-5.45 (m,1H), 5.41-5.28 (m, 1H), 3.68 (d, J = 10.8 Hz, 2H), 3.59 (s, 3H),2.90-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.80-2.73 (m, 4H), 2.63-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.57 (s, 3H),2.32 (s, 3H), 2.25-2.10 (m, 4H), 2.07-1.82 (m, 6H), 1.77-1.66 (m, 4H),1.53-1.40 (m, 4H), 1.23 (s, 2H), 1.14-1.06 (m, 2H), 0.54-0.37 (m, 2H),0.35-0.25 (m, 1H), 0.17-0.06 (m, 1H) I-163 EH DG 859.6 11.08 (s, 1H),9.70 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.83- 7.75 (m, 1H), 7.63 (s,1H), 7.60-7.53 (m, 1H), 6.94 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.90-6.83 (m, 2H),5.69-5.52 (m, 1H), 5.37-5.30 (m, 1H), 3.15-3.06 (m, 4H), 2.93-2.83 (m,2H), 2.73-2.62 (m, 6H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.26-2.18 (m, 4H), 2.16 (s, 3H),2.04- 1.94 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.69 (m, 4H), 1.65-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.39 (d, J =6.0 Hz, 6H), 1.25-1.10 (m, 3H) I-164 KG DG 889.5 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.70 (s,1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.80 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H),7.58 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.65 (d, J = 8.8 Hz,1H), 5.67-5.52 (m, 1H), 5.31-5.26 (m, 1H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.65 (d, J =11.2 Hz, 2H), 3.58 (s, 3H), 3.30-3.24 (m, 2H), 2.89-2.87 (m, 2H), 2.65-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.22-2.20 (m, 4H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 2.07 (s,2H), 1.98-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.65- 1.59 (m, 2H), 1.58-1.49(m, 2H), 1.40 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 7H), 1.18-1.06 (m, 2H) I-166 GL CW 857.211.09 (s, 1H), 9.70 (s, 1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 8.03 (d, J =8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (s, 1H), 7.69 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.89- 6.79 (m, 2H),6.67 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 5.85-5.73 (m, 1H), 5.37-5.29 (m, 1H),4.40-4.28 (m, 1H), 3.84 (t, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.51 (s, 3H), 3.44 (d, J =6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.97 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 2.89 (s, 1H), 2.67 (s, 1H), 2.59(s, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.20- 2.16 (m, 1H), 2.15 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H),2.04 (s, 3H), 2.01- 1.96 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.72 (m, 4H), 1.59-1.50 (m, 4H),1.45- 1.36 (m, 2H), 1.07-1.04 (m, 2H) I-167 GN CW 845.3 11.08 (s, 1H),9.67 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.74 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.69(d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.55 (s, 1H), 6.92 (d, J = 8.0Hz, 1H), 6.84 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 5.78-5.70 (m, 1H), 5.36-5.31 (m, 1H),3.60 (s, 3H), 3.10 (d, J = 11.6 Hz, 2H), 2.92-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.84-2.79(m, 2H), 2.63 (s, 2H), 2.59 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 2.41 (t, J = 6.4 Hz,3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 2.13-2.06 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.95 (m, 1H),1.70 (s, 6H), 1.64-1.49 (m, 5H), 1.49-1.42 (m, 2H) I-168 GP CW 867.410.52 (s, 1H), 9.74 (s, 1H), 9.37 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.51 (s, 1H),8.16 (s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.58-7.56 (m,2H), 7.20 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.78-5.69 (m, 1H), 3.95-3.83 (m, 1H),3.72-3.61 (m, 3H), 3.49-3.36 (m, 2H), 3.01-2.90 (m, 1H), 2.83-2.69 (m,3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.31-2.19 (m, 7H), 2.14-2.07 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.79 (m,6H), 1.72 (s, 4H), 1.50-1.39 (m, 3H), 1.25-1.13 (m, 3H) I-169 GR CW856.1 10.63 (s, 1H), 9.73 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.44 (s, 1H),6.82-6.76 (m, 1H), 6.48 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 5.77-5.67 (m, 1H),4.39-4.28 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.71 (m, 2H), 3.65 (d, J = 11.6 Hz, 2H),2.86-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.69-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.25-2.18 (m, 4H),2.16-2.08 (m, 5H), 1.81-1.66 (m, 9H), 1.63-1.53 (m, 2H), 1.49-1.36 (m,3H), 1.19-1.08 (m, 2H) I-170 GT CW 871.6 11.08 (s, 1H), 9.73 (s, 1H),8.77 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J = 1.6Hz, 1H), 7.57 (dd, J = 1.6, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.05-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J =8.4 Hz, 2H), 5.73 (m, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.34 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H),3.65 (d, J = 11.6 Hz, 2H), 3.60 (s, 3H), 3.01-2.81 (m, 6H), 2.76-2.67(m, 2H), 2.61 (d, J = 17.6 Hz, 3H), 2.54 (s, 2H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.20 (t,J = 11.2 Hz, 2H), 2.12 (dd, J = 7.6, 11.2 Hz, 2H), 2.02- 1.95 (m, 1H),1.78-1.66 (m, 6H), 1.50-1.37 (m, 4H), 1.28- 1.17 (m, 3H) I-171 GW CW915.4 11.06 (s, 1H), 9.67 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.19-8.17 (m, 1H),7.75-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.59 (m, 2H), 6.94 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (d,J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.63-6.58 (m, 1H), 5.79-5.70 (m, 1H), 5.33-5.25 (m,1H), 3.39 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 3.09-3.02 (m, 5H), 2.89 (d,J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.70-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.59 (s, 1H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s,3H), 2.09 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 5H), 2.01-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.90 (d, J = 11.2 Hz,2H), 1.79-1.67 (m, 7H), 1.46 (d, J = 4.0 Hz, 3H), 1.12-1.01 (m, 2H),0.88-0.77 (m, 2H) I-172 GY CW 886.2 11.09 (s, 1H), 9.67 (s, 1H), 8.75(s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.74- 7.69 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.13 (s,1H), 7.05-7.01 (m, 1H), 6.99-6.95 (m, 1H), 5.78-5.70 (m, 1H), 5.38-5.31(m, 1H), 3.61-3.55 (m, 3H), 3.39 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.34 (s, 3H),3.04-2.99 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.86 (m, 3H), 2.70-2.66 (m, 1H), 2.33 (s, 3H),2.25-2.22 (m, 2H), 2.16-2.07 (m, 3H), 1.93- 1.85 (m, 3H), 1.77-1.67 (m,7H), 1.50-1.43 (m, 2H), 1.08- 0.98 (m, 2H), 0.91-0.79 (m, 3H) I-173 HACW 857.6 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.72 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.75(d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.52 (m, 2H), 6.98-6.90 (m, 1H), 6.73 (d, J =8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.64 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.81-5.66 (m, 1H), 5.69-5.28 (m,1H), 3.87 (d, J = 4.0 Hz, 2H), 3.65 (d, J = 11.2 Hz, 2H), 3.54 (s, 3H),3.53-3.45 (m, 2H), 3.20 (t, J = 6.4 Hz, 1H), 2.97-2.81 (m, 1H),2.70-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.21 (t, J = 11.2 Hz,2H), 2.15-2.06 (m, 2H), 2.02 (s, 3H), 1.80-1.66 (m, 6H), 1.44 (s, 4H),1.19-1.02 (m, 3H) I-174 DQ DG 888.6 11.09 (s, 1H), 9.66 (s, 1H), 8.74(s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.75 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J = 1.6 Hz,1H), 7.63 (dd, J = 2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (s,1H), 7.01 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.70-5.53 (m,1H), 5.34 (dd, J = 5.6, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.43-3.40 (m, 2H), 3.40-3.38 (m,3H), 3.14-2.98 (m, 4H), 2.95-2.84 (m, 4H), 2.66-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.61-2.57(m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.31-2.23 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.87 (m, 4H), 1.79-1.73(m, 5H), 1.41 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.14-1.01 (m, 2H), 0.91-0.79 (m, 2H)I-175 EH HC 865.4 11.08 (s, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.91 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.50 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.98-6.92 (m,1H), 6.90-6.81 (m, 2H), 5.41-5.29 (m, 1H), 4.71 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H),3.65-3.62 (m, 2H), 3.60 (s, 3H), 3.14-3.08 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.83 (m, 1H),2.71-2.62 (m, 4H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.22 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.15 (s, 3H),2.12-1.92 (m, 4H), 1.84-1.65 (m, 11H), 1.63-1.56 (m, 2H), 1.52-1.51 (m,4H), 1.43-1.34 (m, 1H), 1.23 (s, 1H), 1.17-1.06 (m, 2H) I-176 HE CW900.6 11.08 (s, 1H), 9.67 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.69 (m, 1H), 7.67-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.08 (s, 1H), 6.98(s, 1H), 6.92-6.87 (m, 1H), 5.86-5.60 (m, 1H), 5.45-5.26 (m, 1H), 3.47(d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.99-2.84 (m, 5H), 2.73-2.60 (m, 4H),2.32 (s, 3H), 2.15- 2.04 (m, 4H), 1.91-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.75-1.63 (m, 10H),1.44 (s, 2H), 1.29-1.03 (m, 6H) I-177 HG CW 896.1 10.56-10.49 (m, 1H),9.67 (s, 1H), 9.24 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.48 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H),8.03 (s, 1H), 7.90 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.77-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.70 (d, J =6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.59 (m, 2H), 5.81-5.67 (m, 1H), 3.99-3.86 (m, 1H),3.78-3.68 (m, 1H), 3.38 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.11-3.03 (m, 1H), 2.99-2.86 (m, 5H), 2.79-2.68 (m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.14-2.05 (m, 4H),2.01-1.89 (m, 4H), 1.84-1.65 (m, 11H), 1.49-1.40 (m, 3H), 1.11-1.01 (m,2H), 0.88-0.78 (m, 2H) I-178 HI CW 885.5 10.63 (s, 1H), 9.67 (s, 1H),8.75 (s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 8.23- 8.14 (m, 2H), 7.75-7.67 (m, 2H),7.65-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.48 (s, 1H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H),5.74 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.78 (t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.41-3.39 (m, 2H),3.13-3.00 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.85 (m, 4H), 2.84-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H),2.14-2.08 (m, 2H), 2.05 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 1.96-1.87 (m, 4H),1.80-1.73 (m, 4H), 1.71-1.60 (m, 5H), 1.50-1.39 (m, 3H), 1.23 (s, 1H),1.11-1.00 (m, 2H), 0.86-0.76 (m, 2H) I-179 HK CW 912.2 11.08 (s, 1H),9.73 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.86 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.70(d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.07 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.99(d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.90-6.86 (m, 1H), 5.76 (t, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),5.36-5.30 (m, 1H), 3.71 (s, 2H), 3.69 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.66 (s, 2H),3.33-3.32 (m, 3H), 3.24-3.19 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.85 (m, 3H), 2.75-2.67 (m,1H), 2.67-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.29 (t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.20-2.15 (m, 2H), 2.14-2.06 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.91 (m, 3H), 1.86- 1.80 (m, 2H),1.77-1.69 (m, 6H), 1.68-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.61- 1.56 (m, 2H), 1.52-1.45 (m,2H) I-180 HM CW 915.4 11.05 (s, 1H), 9.67 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.17(s, 1H), 7.74- 7.59 (m, 4H), 6.91 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (s, 1H),6.60 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.74 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.31-5.24 (m, 1H),3.54 (d, J = 11.6 Hz, 2H), 3.38 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.30 (s, 3H),3.23-3.16 (m, 1H), 2.90 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 3H), 2.68 (d, J = 3.2 Hz, 1H),2.65 (s, 4H), 2.57 (s, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.12 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 4H),2.01-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.67 (m, 8H), 1.55 (s, 1H), 1.46 (d, J = 2.4 Hz,2H), 1.41-1.31 (m, 2H), 1.26-1.17 (m, 2H) I-181 EH HO 901.4 11.08 (s,1H), 9.86 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.74 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),7.67-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.05- 6.89 (m, 2H), 6.88-6.84 (m,2H), 5.72-5.62 (m, 1H), 5.36- 5.30 (m, 1H), 3.71-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.61 (s,3H), 3.11 (d, J = 10.8 Hz, 2H), 2.91-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.71-2.62 (m, 4H),2.35 (s, 3H), 2.26-2.19 (m, 4H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 2.14-2.07 (m, 2H),2.01-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.70 (m, 6H), 1.69-1.53 (m, 6H), 1.46-1.40 (m,2H), 1.19-1.08 (m, 2H) I-182 HQ CW 886.5 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.66 (s, 1H),8.75 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.75- 7.69 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.61 (m, 2H), 7.07(s, 1H), 6.98 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.90-6.85 (m, 1H), 5.79-5.70 (m, 1H),5.33 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.77-3.67 (m, 1H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.26(t, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.89 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.75-2.69 (m, 1H),2.65-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.45-2.40 (m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.33- 2.31 (m, 2H),2.29-2.23 (m, 2H), 2.16-2.06 (m, 3H), 2.03- 1.85 (m, 6H), 1.71-1.66 (m,6H), 1.49-1.39 (m, 4H) I-183 HS CW 885.7 11.08 (s, 1H), 9.71 (s, 1H),8.76 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J = 1.6Hz, 1H), 7.56 (dd, J = 2.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.99-6.84 (m, 3H), 5.78-5.66(m, 1H), 5.38-5.30 (m, 1H), 3.67 (d, J = 12.0 Hz, 2H), 3.59 (s, 3H),3.29 (s, 1H), 2.90-2.83 (m, 2H), 2.80-2.72 (m, 6H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 2.37-2.31 (m, 5H), 2.19 (d, J = 11.2 Hz, 3H), 2.13-2.09 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.99(m, 2H), 1.74-1.67 (m, 8H), 1.45 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 1.13-1.04 (m, 2H)I-184 HU CW 899.1 11.06 (s, 1H), 9.71 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s,1H), 7.88- 7.83 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.62 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),7.05 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),5.82-5.70 (m, 1H), 5.35-5.27 (m, 1H), 3.74-3.63 (m, 5H), 3.28 (s, 3H),2.96-2.83 (m, 3H), 2.65 (s, 2H), 2.37 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 2H), 2.22-2.08(m, 5H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 3H), 1.89- 1.80 (m, 3H), 1.78-1.61 (m, 9H),1.51-1.44 (m, 2H) I-185 HV CW 733.5 10.24 (s, 1H), 9.67 (s, 1H), 8.75(s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.74- 7.67 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.52 (t, J= 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 6.88 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H),5.79-5.67 (m, 1H), 3.70-3.58 (m, 4H), 2.81 (m, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.67 (t,J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.61-2.53 (m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.17-2.05 (m, 2H),1.75-1.58 (m, 6H), 1.50-1.40 (m, 3H), 1.40-1.34 (m, 2H), 1.21-1.08 (m,2H) I-186 DQ HC 894.2 11.15-10.97 (m, 1H), 8.83 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H),7.88 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.59-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H),7.08 (d, J = 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.02-6.97 (m, 1H), 6.93-6.87 (m, 1H),5.37--5.29 (m, 1H), 4.75-4.67 (m, 1H), 3.39-3.35 (m, 4H), 3.33 (s, 3H),3.29 (s, 4H), 2.88-2.85 (m, 4H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.12-2.06 (m, 2H), 2.04(d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.00 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 1.92-1.85 (m, 4H),1.78-1.72 (m, 5H), 1.71- 1.65 (m, 6H), 1.53-1.49 (m, 3H), 1.23 (s, 2H),1.07-0.98 (m, 2H), 0.84-0.76 (m, 2H) I-187 DQ HO 930.5 11.08 (s, 1H),9.80 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.72- 7.67 (m, 2H), 7.67-7.60(m, 2H), 7.07-6.76 (m, 4H), 5.72- 5.60 (m, 1H), 5.39-5.30 (m, 1H), 3.42(t, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.33 (s, 3H), 3.27-3.17 (m, 2H), 3.17-3.06 (m, 2H),2.93- 2.85 (m, 3H), 2.73-2.65 (m, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.19-2.05 (m, 3H),2.04-1.90 (m, 4H), 1.87-1.75 (m, 6H), 1.73-1.52 (m, 6H), 1.48-1.40 (m,2H), 1.15-1.04 (m, 2H), 0.97-0.84 (m, 2H) I-188 DQ HX 940.2 11.07 (s,1H), 9.62 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.79- 7.66 (m, 2H), 7.62(d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (s, 1H), 6.99 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.79-5.58 (m, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.40(s, 2H), 3.33 (s, 3H), 3.10- 3.06 (m, 2H), 2.89 (s, 4H), 2.71 (d, J =2.8 Hz, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.09 (s, 4H), 2.01-1.89 (m, 8H), 1.80-1.77(m, 1H), 1.73-1.65 (m, 5H), 1.47-1.37 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.26 (m, 1H),1.11-1.03 (m, 2H), 0.87-0.78 (m, 2H), 0.56-0.27 (m, 4H) I-189 HZ CW872.1 11.08 (br s, 1H), 9.72 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.77(br d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.57 (br d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H),7.00-6.92 (m, 1H), 6.89-6.84 (m, 2H), 5.78-5.66 (m, 1H), 5.36-5.31 (m,1H), 3.68 (br d, J = 10.0 Hz, 2H), 3.60 (s, 3H), 3.02 (br s, 2H),2.95-2.82 (m, 2H), 2.75-2.65 (m, 4H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.28-2.21 (m, 2H),2.14-2.07 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.80-1.66 (m, 8H), 1.61-1.35 (m,6H), 1.29-1.21 (m, 2H) I-190 EH HX 911.5 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.70 (s, 1H),8.73 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.81- 7.72 (m, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.55 (d, J= 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.99-6.90 (m, 1H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 5.75-5.52(m, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.67 (d, J = 11.1 Hz, 2H),3.60 (s, 3H), 3.10 (d, J = 10.8 Hz, 2H), 2.93-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.75-2.54(m, 8H), 2.45-2.41 (m, 1H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.26 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H),2.20-2.14 (m, 4H), 2.00-1.93 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.69 (m, 4H), 1.60 (d, J =10.4 Hz, 3H), 1.46-1.34 (m, 1H), 1.31-1.21 (m, 1H), 1.18-1.06 (m, 2H),0.56-0.25 (m, 3H), 0.04 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H) I-191 IB CW 929.8 11.08 (s,1H), 9.69 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.79- 7.75 (m, 1H), 7.68(d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.08 (s, 1H), 7.02-6.98 (m, 1H),6.90 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.80- 5.67 (m, 1H), 5.35-5.30 (m, 1H),3.55-3.52 (m, 2H), 3.33 (s, 3H), 3.15-3.12 (m, 2H), 2.96-2.84 (m, 3H),2.76 (s, 3H), 2.65-2.61 (m, 1H), 2.59-2.58 (m, 1H), 2.54 (s, 2H), 2.35(s, 3H), 2.15-2.05 (m, 4H), 2.03-1.90 (m, 5H), 1.80-1.66 (m, 10H),1.51-1.40 (m, 3H), 1.11-1.00 (m, 2H), 0.91-0.76 (m, 2H) I-192 ID CW764.4 10.89-10.63 (m, 1H), 9.65 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H),8.02 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.63-7.59 (m, 1H),7.56-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.13 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.90 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H),5.80-5.63 (m, 1H), 4.42 (s, 2H), 3.81-3.74 (m, 1H), 3.28 (s, 6H),3.10-3.05 (m, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.19-2.06 (m, 4H), 1.72-1.64 (m, 4H),1.41-1.36 (m, 4H), 1.25-1.19 (m, 2H) I-193 IG CW 766.1 10.78 (s, 1H),9.65 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 8.04 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H),7.73-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.67-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.13 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.90 (d,J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 5.73 (t, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.45 (s, 2H), 3.77 (m, J =4.8, 11.6 Hz, 1H), 3.39 (m, J = 5.6 Hz, 4H), 3.27 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 3H),2.94-2.87 (m, 2H), 2.62 (m, J = 5.2, 11.6 Hz, 1H), 2.32 (s, 3H),2.18-2.07 (m, 3H), 1.97 (s, 1H), 1.68 (s, 4H), 1.51-1.41 (m, 2H) I-194IK CW 915.1 11.05 (s, 1H), 9.67 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H),7.75- 7.70 (m, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.64-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.55 (t, J = 5.2Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.65-6.53(m, 1H), 5.80-5.66 (m, 1H), 5.35-5.21 (m, 1H), 3.55-3.47 (m, 1H),3.41-3.36 (m, 2H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.93- 2.84 (m, 1H), 2.83-2.74 (m, 4H),2.64-2.55 (m, 5H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.23-2.17 (m, 2H), 2.15-2.07 (m, 2H),2.01-1.90 (m, 3H), 1.89-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.66 (m, 6H), 1.56-1.44 (m,6H), 1.39-1.30 (m, 2H) I-195 IM CW 851.1 10.24 (s, 1H), 9.66 (s, 1H),8.74 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.71- 7.68 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.61 (m, 2H), 7.11(d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.90 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.77-5.70 (m, 1H),3.70-3.66 (m, 3H), 3.63 (s, 1H), 3.49-3.47 (m, 4H), 3.46-3.45 (m, 2H),3.41 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.29 (s, 1H), 3.26 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.91(q, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.67 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 4H), 2.60 (d, J = 11.6 Hz,3H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.08 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.65 (m, 7H), 1.45 (s, 2H),1.29-1.22 (m, 2H) I-196 IO CW 736.2 10.78 (s, 1 H) 9.66 (s, 1 H) 8.75(s, 1 H) 8.17 (s, 1 H) 8.07 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H) 7.72-7.69 (m, 1 H)7.63-7.59 (m, 1 H) 7.55 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1 H) 7.13 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2 H)6.89 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2 H) 5.73 (d, J = 8 Hz, 1 H) 4.43 (s, 2 H) 3.77 (d,J = 4.8 Hz, 1 H) 3.14 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2 H) 2.75 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2 H)2.67 (d, J = 2 Hz, 1 H) 2.62 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1 H) 2.32 (s, 3 H)2.17-2.07 (m, 4 H) 1.99 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1 H) 1.68 (s, 4 H) 1.61- 1.56(m, 2 H) 1.45 (s, 2 H) I-197 IQ CW 792.0 10.79 (s, 1H), 9.66 (s, 1H),8.75 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 8.02 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.64 (m, 2H),7.61 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J = 8.4 Hz,2H), 6.90 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 5.77-5.66 (m, 1H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 3.78(dd, J = 4.8, 11.2 Hz, 1H), 3.12-3.05 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.69 (m, 2H),2.68-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.18-2.07 (m, 3H), 2.04- 1.95 (m, 1H),1.68 (s, 4H), 1.45-1.34 (m, 6H), 1.19 (s, 6H) I-198 II CW 809.8 10.79(s, 1H), 9.66 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 8.05 (t, J = 6.0 Hz,1H), 7.73-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.13 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H),6.90 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.80-5.66 (m, 1H), 4.45 (s, 2H), 3.80-3.77 (m,1H), 3.48-3.44 (m, 4H), 3.43-3.38 (m, 4H), 3.29-3.25 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.87(m, 2H), 2.69-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.52 (s, 1H), 2.46-2.45 (m, 1H), 2.32 (s,3H), 2.16-2.06 (m, 3H), 2.03-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.69-1.68 (m, 4H), 1.48-1.40(m, 2H) I-199 IT CW 872.6 11.05 (s, 1H), 9.93-9.37 (m, 1H), 8.69 (s,1H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 7.82 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.57 (d, J =8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.95-6.79 (m, 2H), 6.71 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.80-5.64 (m,1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 4.8, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.53 (s, 3H), 3.39 (s, 1H), 3.20(d, J = 4.4 Hz, 2H), 3.02-2.84 (m, 7H), 2.77-2.57 (m, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H),2.33 (s, 1H), 2.12 (d, J = 4.0 Hz, 2H), 2.01- 1.96 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.78(m, 2H), 1.73 (s, 4H), 1.61 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 4H), 1.47 (s, 3H), 1.24 (s,2H) I-200 IV CW 763.4 10.24 (s, 1 H) 9.66 (s, 1 H) 8.74 (s, 1 H) 8.16(s, 1 H) 7.74- 7.69 (m, 2 H) 7.63 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2 H) 7.11 (d, J = 8.0Hz, 2 H) 6.88 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2 H) 5.73 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1 H) 3.70- 3.62(m, 4 H) 3.37 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2 H) 3.21 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 2 H) 2.93 (d, J= 5.6 Hz, 2 H) 2.67 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2 H) 2.64- 2.59 (m, 2 H) 2.33 (s, 3H) 2.18-2.04 (m, 3 H) 1.70 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 6 H) 1.46 (s, 2 H) 1.22 (d, J= 12.0 Hz, 2 H) I-201 IX CW 807.3 10.25 (s, 1H), 9.66 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s,1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.75- 7.68 (m, 2H), 7.63 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.11(d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.89 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.73 (t, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),3.71- 3.62 (m, 4H), 3.45-3.44 (m, 2H), 3.42 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.25(d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.90 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.67 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H),2.64-2.57 (m, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.10 (s, 2H), 1.76-1.61 (m, 8H), 1.45(s, 2H), 1.28-1.21 (m, 2H) I-202 DQ IY 883.6 12.75 (s, 1H), 11.07 (s,1H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 8.08-7.94 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.43 (m,1H), 7.08 (s, 1H), 6.99 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),5.32 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.27-5.17 (m, 1H), 3.35 (d, J = 6.0 Hz,2H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 3.06-2.96 (m, 1H), 2.92-2.80 (m, 5H), 2.75- 2.61 (m,3H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.07-1.96 (m, 5H), 1.92-1.83 (m, 4H), 1.81-1.73 (m,3H), 1.71-1.65 (m, 4H), 1.61-1.47 (m, 4H), 1.42-1.26 (m, 4H), 1.10-0.94(m, 2H), 0.85-0.67 (m, 2H) I-203 EH IZ 864.2 11.08 (s, 1H), 9.68 (s,1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.28-8.19 (m, 2H), 7.94-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.58 (m,2H), 6.99-6.92 (m, 1H), 6.88-6.84 (m, 2H), 5.38-5.30 (m, 1H), 3.93 (s,3H), 3.70- 3.63 (m, 2H), 3.61 (s, 3H), 3.11 (d, J = 11.2 Hz, 2H), 2.94-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.69-2.65 (m, 3H), 2.63 (s, 1H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.34-2.32(m, 1H), 2.29-2.25 (m, 1H), 2.22 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.16 (s, 3H),2.04-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.68 (m, 4H), 1.66-1.53 (m, 2H), 1.50-1.38 (m,1H), 1.18-1.06 (m, 2H) I-204 EH IY 854.4 12.77 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H),11.07 (s, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H), 8.08 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H),7.57-7.46 (m, 2H), 6.99-6.89 (m, 1H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 5.33(dd, J = 5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 5.25-5.16 (m, 1H), 3.66-3.60 (m, 4H), 3.10(d, J = 10.4 Hz, 2H), 2.95-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.73-2.62 (m, 4H), 2.37 (s,4H), 2.34-2.29 (m, 1H), 2.22 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 2.06-1.95 (m, 3H), 1.81-1.69 (m, 6H), 1.63-1.48 (m, 5H), 1.44- 1.22 (m, 5H),1.19-1.06 (m, 2H) I-205 DQ JA 895.6 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.64 (s, 1H), 8.62(s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.64-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.09(s, 1H), 6.99 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.36-5.27(m, 1H), 3.10-3.01 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.87 (m, 4H), 2.85 (s, 1H), 2.80- 2.73(m, 1H), 2.62-2.59 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.32 (m, 5H), 2.16 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H),2.04-2.01 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.93 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.85 (m, 4H), 1.77-1.75 (m,3H), 1.75-1.66 (m, 8H), 1.58-1.56 (m, 3H), 1.37-1.35 (m, 2H), 1.34-1.27(m, 2H), 1.23 (s, 2H), 1.20-1.18 (m, 1H), 1.10-0.97 (m, 2H), 0.87- 0.77(m, 2H) I-206 EH JA 866.6 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.68 (s, 1H), 8.64 (s, 1H),7.88-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.00-6.92 (m, 1H), 6.89-6.82 (m,2H), 5.34-5.32 (m, 1H), 3.66-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.60 (s, 3H), 3.11- 3.29 (m,2H), 2.78 (s, 2H), 2.59-2.57 (m, 1H), 2.46-2.44 (m, 1H), 2.35 (s, 4H),2.34-2.31 (m, 1H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 2.06-1.90 (m, 2H), 1.85-1.65 (m, 11H),1.64-1.53 (m, 4H), 1.32-1.30 (m, 4H), 1.24-1.05 (m, 4H) I-207 JC DG846.5 11.06 (s, 1H), 9.74 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.81-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.59 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.97-6.90 (m, 2H),6.84 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 5.63-5.50 (m, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz,1H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 3.05 (d, J = 10.4 Hz, 2H), 2.88 (s, 6H), 2.73-2.59(m, 5H), 2.45 (s, 4H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.02-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.77-1.69 (m,2H), 1.37 (s, 11H) I-208 JJ CW 747.0 8.75 (s, 1 H) 8.17 (s, 1 H)7.74-7.67 (m, 2 H) 7.62 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1 H) 7.42-7.34 (m, 1 H) 7.10 (d,J = 8.8 Hz, 2 H) 6.87 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2 H) 5.79-5.67 (m, 1 H) 3.68 (t, J= 6.8 Hz, 2 H) 3.61 (d, J = 12.4 Hz, 2 H) 2.75 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2 H)2.61-2.56 (m, 2 H) 2.33 (s, 3 H) 2.13-2.08 (m, 2 H) 1.72-1.60 (m, 7 H)1.43 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 5 H) 1.23 (s, 1 H) 1.21-1.13 (m, 4 H) I-209 EH DZ838.2 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.05-8.98 (m, 1H), 8.41-8.34 (m, 1H), 7.81- 7.74(m, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (s, 1H), 7.09 (d,J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.98-6.92 (m, 1H), 6.90-6.83 (m, 2H), 5.53-5.44 (m,1H), 5.37-5.30 (m, 1H), 3.68-3.63 (m, 2H), 3.61 (s, 3H), 3.17-3.06 (m,4H), 2.92-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.63 (s, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H),2.32-2.32 (m, 2H), 2.29 (s, 2H), 2.23 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 2H), 2.04-1.94 (m,2H), 1.80- 1.70 (m, 4H), 1.65-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.48-1.34 (m, 2H), 1.26 (d,J = 7.2 Hz, 6H), 1.13 (d, J = 11.2 Hz, 2H) I-210 DQ IZ 893.2 11.07 (s,1H), 9.66 (s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.77(m, 1H), 7.71-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.57 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (s, 1H), 7.00(d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.37-5.30 (m, 1H), 3.93(s, 3H), 3.66-3.52 (m, 1H), 3.08-2.98 (m, 2H), 2.97-2.84 (m, 5H), 2.71(d, J = 3.6 Hz, 1H), 2.64 (s, 2H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 1.99 (m, 2H), 1.88 (d,J = 10.4 Hz, 2H), 1.78-1.67 (m, 6H), 1.47-1.41 (m, 1H), 1.31-1.18 (m,6H), 1.08-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.87-0.81 (m, 2H) I-211 JL DG 859.1 11.08 (s,1H), 9.70 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.86- 7.76 (m, 1H),7.68-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.55 (m, 1H), 6.99- 6.91 (m, 1H), 6.85 (t, J =6.8 Hz, 2H), 5.67-5.55 (m, 1H), 5.38-5.29 (m, 1H), 3.68 (d, J = 11.2 Hz,2H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 3.11-2.99 (m, 2H), 2.94-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.65 (d, J =14.4 Hz, 4H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.33-2.27 (m, 4H), 2.24-2.18 (m, 2H), 2.14(s, 3H), 2.02-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.76-1.66 (m, 4H), 1.52- 1.46 (m, 2H), 1.41(d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H), 1.29-1.16 (m, 2H) I-212 JN DG 857.0 11.07 (s, 1H),9.69 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.79 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64(d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.56 (m, 1H), 6.97-6.92 (m, 1H), 6.87-6.81 (m,2H), 5.60 (d, J = 3.2 Hz, 1H), 5.35-5.30 (m, 1H), 3.59 (s, 3H),2.99-2.83 (m, 8H), 2.74-2.66 (m, 2H), 2.62-2.58 (m, 4H), 2.35 (s, 3H),2.07 (s, 1H), 2.01-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.78 (s, 4H), 1.72-1.66 (m, 2H), 1.40(d, J = 6.0 Hz, 6H), 1.31-1.18 (m, 3H) I-213 JQ DG 885.1 11.06 (s, 1 H)9.68 (s, 1 H) 8.75 (s, 1 H) 8.17 (s, 1 H) 7.80 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1 H) 7.64(s, 1 H) 7.58 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1 H) 6.98- 6.90 (m, 2 H) 6.85 (d, J = 6.0Hz, 1 H) 5.72-5.47 (m, 1 H) 5.33 (m, 1 H) 3.70-3.66 (m, 2 H) 3.61 (s, 3H) 2.84 (s, 4 H) 2.68-2.61 (m, 4 H) 2.42 (s, 4 H) 2.35 (s, 3 H)2.28-2.15 (m, 4 H) 1.99 (m, 1 H) 1.79 (d, J = 11.6 Hz, 2 H) 1.66-1.56(m, 4 H) 1.52-1.46 (m, 4 H) 1.40 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 6 H) I-214 EH DO 875.311.08 (s, 1H), 9.84 (s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.17 (d, J = 14.4 Hz, 2H),7.82-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.51 (m, 2H), 6.99-6.92 (m, 1H), 6.91-6.82 (m,2H), 5.64-5.47 (m, 1H), 5.35-5.31 (m, 1H), 3.68-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.61 (s,3H), 2.91-2.82 (m, 2H), 2.70-2.61 (m, 8H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.27-2.18 (m,4H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 1.82-1.69 (m, 4H), 1.66-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.38 (d, J =5.2 Hz, 6H), 1.19-1.08 (m, 2H) I-215 JS DG 900.5 11.05 (s, 1H), 9.65 (s,1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.90 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d, J =8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.60 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.4Hz, 1H), 6.80 (s, 1H), 6.61 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.66-5.50 (m, 1H), 5.27(dd, J = 5.6, 13.2 Hz, 1H), 3.67-3.46 (m, 3H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.81(m, 1H), 2.74-2.55 (m, 6H), 2.33 (s, 6H), 2.27-2.06 (m, 6H), 2.05- 1.93(m, 3H), 1.91-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.75 (d, J = 12.4 Hz, 2H), 1.66-1.52 (m,1H), 1.39 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.27-1.15 (m, 2H) I-216 JU DG 900.1 11.05(s, 1H), 9.65 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.80 (d, J = 9.2 Hz,1H), 7.74 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H),6.91 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (s, 1H), 6.61 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),5.67-5.49 (m, 1H), 5.27 (dd, J = 5.6, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 3.54 (d, J = 11.2Hz, 2H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 2.94-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.72-2.60 (m, 3H), 2.59-2.53(m, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.32-2.19 (m, 5H), 2.18-2.00 (m, 7H), 2.01-1.92(m, 1H), 1.76-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.64-1.49 (m, 3H), 1.41 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 6H),1.26-1.14 (m, 2H) I-217 JV CW 925.4 11.05 (s, 1H), 9.71 (s, 1H), 8.77(s, 1H), 8.20-8.17 (m, 2H), 7.78 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J = 1.6Hz, 1H), 7.57 (dd, J = 2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.79(d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.60 (dd, J = 2.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.73 (t, J = 8.4Hz, 1H), 5.27 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.53 (d, J = 11.6 Hz, 2H),3.29 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.84 (m, 5H), 2.72-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.57 (s, 1H), 2.54(d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 4H), 2.16- 2.07 (m, 4H),2.00-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.77-1.66 (m, 6H), 1.60- 1.54 (m, 1H), 1.49 (s, 4H),1.45 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.31 (s, 4H), 1.24-1.15 (m, 2H) ^(a)Thereaction was run anywhere from 1-24 hrs at rt. Purification of thecoupled product via standard techniques including prep-HPLC and reversephase chromatography. ^(b)LCMS m/z reported as [M − H]⁻. ^(c)LCMS m/zreported as [M − H₂O + H]⁺. ^(d)LCMS m/z reported as [M + Na]⁺. ^(e)DIEAwas used as the base in ACN and the reaction was run for 10 min to 2 hrat rt. ^(f)The product of the coupling was then hydrogenated over Pd/C,with DIEA or TEA in THF under hydrogen atmosphere for 0.5-40 h at rt.^(g)2-Me—THF used as the solvent, reaction stirred at rt overnight.

Example 2 (Method 2): Synthesis of3-(4-(1-(4-((6-(Difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-7-oxo-7,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-1-oxo-3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadecan-15-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(I-21)

To a solution of6-(difluoromethyl)-8-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentyl)-2-(piperidin-4-ylamino)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one(55.8 mg, 0.142 mmol, Intermediate L1) and15-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)-3,6,9,12-tetraoxapentadecanoicacid (60 mg, 0.118 mmol, Intermediate A1) in DMF (5 mL) was added Et₃N(119.4 mg, 1.18 mmol) and the mixture was cooled to −20° C. Next, a 50%solution of T₃Pin DMF (90.1 mg, 0.142 mmol) was added and the mixturewas stirred at −20° C. for 2 h, then allowed to warm to rt and stirredovernight. On completion, the mixture was diluted with water (20 mL),and extracted with EtOAc (30 mL×3). The combined organic layers washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (Model: SHIMADZU Preparative HPLCSystem-including a LC-20AP Pump, a SPD-20A Detector and Labsolutions(version 5.90) software; Column: Agilent 10, Prep-C18, 250×21.2 mm.Solvent/Gradient: 5-80% Acetonitrile in water containing 0.100 HCOOH.Flow Rate: 20 mL/min) to give the title compound (21.4 mg, 21% yield) asa white solid. LCMS: m/z=883.5 [M+H]; ¹H(NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.9(s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 2H), 7.05-6.68 (m, 4H), 5.69 (s, 1H),5.32 (dd, J=12.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.49-3.83 (m, 5H), 3.60-3.49 (m, 16H),3.46 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.15-3.02 (m, 1H), 3.01-2.78 (m, 4H), 2.75-2.59(m, 3H), 2.07-1.42 (m, 12H), 1.26 (s, 3H).

TABLE 5 Compounds synthesized via Method 2, coupling the correspondingamines with acids. LCMS (ESI+) m/z I-#^(a) Amine Acid (M + H)⁺ ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ I-19 L1 B4 795.5 10.9 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.10(s, 2H), 7.06-6.70 (m, 4H), 5.68 (s, 1H), 5.30 (dd, J = 12.6, 5.5 Hz,1H), 4.65 (s, 1H), 4.48-3.71 (m, 5H), 3.62-3.57 (m, 2H), 3.56-3.51 (m,2H), 3.43 (t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.25-3.05 (m, 5H), 2.94-2.84 (m, 1H),2.74-2.57 (m, 5H), 2.07-1.88 (m, 5H), 1.87-1.77 (m, 3H), 1.72-1.37 (m,4H), 1.25 (s, 3H) I-20 L1 B1 883.6 10.9 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s,2H), 7.11-6.70 (m, 4H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 5.30 (dd, J = 12.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H),4.66 (s, 1H), 4.34-3.83 (m, 5H), 3.60-3.51 (m, 10H), 3.51-3.46 (m, 2H),3.40 (t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.10 (s, 1H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.68 (m, 4H),2.67- 2.58 (m, 3H), 2.05-1.77 (m, 8H), 1.75-1.33 (m, 4H), 1.26 (s, 3H)I-22 L1 B3 791.5 10.8 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s, 2H), 7.01-6.73 (m,4H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 5.30 (dd, J = 12.8, 5.5 Hz, 1H), 4.65 (s, 1H), 4.35(s, 1H), 4.12-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 3.10 (s, 1H), 2.92-2.85 (m,1H), 2.76-2.58 (m, 6H), 2.30 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.07-1.84 (m, 6H),1.79-1.69 (m, 1H), 1.65-1.56 (m, 3H), 1.54-1.45 (m, 3H), 1.34-1.24 (m,12H) I-23 L1 A3 791.5 10.9 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s, 2H),7.06-6.73 (m, 4H), 5.68 (s, 1H), 5.40-5.25 (m, 1H), 4.66 (s, 1H), 4.34(s, 1H), 4.08-4.82 (m, 2H), 3.55 (s, 3H), 3.08 (s, 1H), 2.94-2.83 (m,3H), 2.77- 2.58 (m, 4H), 2.35-2.27 (m, 2H), 2.08-1.82 (m, 6H), 1.74 (s,1H), 1.66-1.57 (m, 3H), 1.55-1.46 (m, 3H), 1.43-1.23 (m, 12H) I-24 L1 C1883.5 10.9 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 2H), 7.57 (dd, J = 8.5, 7.1Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (t, J= 55.2 Hz, 1H), 6.56 (t, J = 5.8 Hz, 1H), 5.68 (s, 1H), 5.03 (dd, J =12.8, 5.5 Hz, 1H), 4.65 (s, 1H), 4.34-3.80 (m, 5H), 3.63 (t, J = 5.4 Hz,2H), 3.60-3.51 (m, 13H), 3.49-3.44 (m, 2H), 3.10 (s, 1H), 2.96-2.78 (m,1H), 2.64-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.08-1.38 (m, 10H), 1.25 (s, 4H) I-25 L1 B2833.6 10.9 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s, 2H), 7.04-6.71 (m, 4H), 5.69(s, 1H), 5.30 (dd, J = 12.8, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.65 (s, 1H), 4.34 (s, 1H),4.14-3.77 (m, 2H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 3.14 (s, 1H), 2.96-2.57 (m, 7H), 2.30(t, J = 7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.09-1.82 (m, 6H), 1.74 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 1.61(q, J = 7.8, 7.3 Hz, 3H), 1.49 (q, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.31-1.27 (m, 18H)I-26 L1 A2 833.6 10.9 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s, 2H), 7.09-6.70 (m,4H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 5.40-5.28 (m, 1H), 4.66 (s, 1H), 4.34 (s, 1H),4.09-4.82 (m, 2H), 3.55 (s, 3H), 3.16-3.05 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.84 (m, 3H),2.79-2.59 (m, 4H), 2.31 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.08-1.83 (m, 6H), 1.75 (d,J = 11.4 Hz, 1H), 1.62 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.55-1.45 (m, 3H), 1.40-1.21(m, 18H) I-27 L1 C4 795.4 10.8 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 2H), 7.57(t, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H),6.88 (t, J = 55.2 Hz, 1H), 6.57 (t, J = 5.9 Hz, 1H), 5.83-5.54 (m, 1H),5.03 (dd, J = 12.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.65 (s, 1H), 4.40-3.75 (m, 5H), 3.66(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.64-3.56 (m, 4H), 3.52-3.44 (m, 2H), 2.94-2.65 (m,3H), 2.65-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.11-1.38 (m, 11H), 1.25 (s, 3H) I-28 L1 C3791.5 10.9 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s, 2H), 7.58 (t, J = 8.4, 7.1Hz, 1H), 7.09 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (t, J= 55.2 Hz, 1H), 6.46 (t, J = 5.8 Hz, 1H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 5.03 (dd, J =12.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.65 (s, 1H), 4.34 (s, 1H), 4.22-3.77 (m, 2H),3.36-3.27 (m, 2H), 3.16-3.02 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.79-2.51 (m,4H), 2.31 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.07-1.80 (m, 6H), 1.78-1.68 (m, 1H),1.65-1.30 (m, 13H), 1.28-1.23 (m, 3H) I-29 L1 A4 795.3 10.9 (s, 1H),8.75 (s, 1H), 8.22-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.06-6.69 (m, 4H), 5.68 (s, 1H), 5.32(dd, J = 12.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.65 (s, 1H), 4.38-3.82 (m, 5H), 3.63-3.54(m, 7H), 3.49 (t, J = 6.2 Hz, 2H), 3.10 (s, 1H), 3.01-2.82 (m, 4H),2.76-2.59 (m, 3H), 2.07-1.82 (m, 8H), 1.74-1.41 (m, 4H), 1.25 (s, 3H)I-30 L1 C2 847.7 10.9 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s, 2H), 7.57 (t, J =7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.87(t, J = 55.1 Hz, 1H), 6.45 (t, J = 5.8 Hz, 1H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 5.03 (dd,J = 12.7, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.80-4.56 (m, 1H), 4.48-4.26 (m, 1H), 4.22-3.77(m, 2H), 3.35-3.25 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.02 (m, 1H), 2.95-2.82 (m, 1H),2.81-2.53 (m, 3H), 2.30 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.11-1.38 (m, 14H),1.40-1.11 (m, 18H) I-218^(b) JD JE 781.5 10.30 (s, 1H), 9.64 (s, 1H),8.75 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 8.06 (t, 1H), 7.72-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.60(m, 2H), 7.14 (d, 1H), 6.92 (d, 1H), 6.88-6.80 (m, 1H), 5.80-5.65 (m,1H), 4.44 (s, 2H), 3.80- 3.69 (m, 1H), 3.54-3.44 (m, 1H), 3.42-3.35 (m,4H), 3.30-3.24 (m, 3H), 2.94-2.87 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.32 (s,3H), 2.14-2.11 (m, 1H), 2.10-2.06 (m, 3H), 1.70-1.66 (m, 4H), 1.50- 1.40(m, 2H) I-219^(b) JD JF 772.6 10.50 (s, 1H), 9.64 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H),8.60 (t, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.95 (d, 1H), 7.87-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.59(m, 5H), 5.79-5.65 (m, 1H), 3.80-3.70 (m, 1H), 3.67-3.57 (m, 1H),3.51-3.36 (m, 6H), 2.96-2.92 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.71 (m, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H),2.15- 2.06 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.66 (m, 4H), 1.48-1.40 (m, 2H) I-220^(b) JG JE825.4 10.34 (s, 1H), 9.66 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 8.05 (t,J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.67-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.17 (d, J = 8.4Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.84-6.81 (m, 1H), 5.80- 5.65 (m,1H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 3.80-3.69 (m, 1H), 3.50-3.38 (m, 9H), 3.29-3.25 (m,2H), 2.91-2.87 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.09 (s, 5H),1.68 (s, 4H), 1.45 (s, 2H) I-221^(b) JG JH 814.9 10.52 (s, 1H), 9.65 (s,1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.64 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.95 (d, J =2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.73- 7.67 (m, 2H), 7.66-7.59 (m, 2H),5.77-5.70 (m, 1H), 3.78-3.71 (m, 1H), 3.67-3.56 (m, 1H), 3.54-3.48 (m,4H), 3.48-3.44 (m, 2H), 3.41-3.39 (m, 4H), 2.91-2.87 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.72(m, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.16-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.68 (s, 4H), 1.52-1.38 (m,2H) ^(a)Coupling under standard conditions, Purification of the coupledproduct via standard techniques including prep-HPLC and reverse phasechromatography. ^(b)CMPI, DIEA, in DMF at rt for 1.5 hrs was used forthe coupling.

Example 3 (Method 3): Synthesis of[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[5-(methoxymethyl)-2-methyl-pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]heptyl]carbamate(I-81)

Step1—[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[5-(methoxymethyl)-2-methyl-pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-[9-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]nonyl]carbamate.A solution of(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(3-(methoxymethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylphenyl carbonate (50 mg, 101 umol, Intermediate P),3-[5-(7-aminoheptyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(56.4 mg, 151 umol, Intermediate BT) and DIEA (65.2 mg, 504 umol) in DMF(0.5 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 12 h. On completion, the mixture wasquenched with sat. NH₄Cl (5 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (5 mL×2). Thecombined organic layer was washed with brine (10 mL×2), dried by Na₂SO₄,and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=0/1) to give thetitle compound (0.04 g, 21% yield, 40% purity) as an orange solid. LCMS:tR=0.680 min., (ES⁺) m/z (M+H)⁺=774.4.

Step2—[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[5-(methoxymethyl)-2-methyl-pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]heptyl]carbamate.A solution of[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[5-(methoxymethyl)-2-methyl-pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]heptyl]carbamate(0.03 g, 38.8 umol, 40% purity) in HCOOH (1 mL) was stirred at 80° C.for 2 h. On completion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (FA condition, column: Phenomenex lunaC18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225%₀FA)-ACN]; B %:35%-65%, 10 min) to give the title compound (15 mg, 20.3 umol, 52%yield) as white solid. LCMS: tR=0.620 min., (ES) m/z (M+H)⁺=718.3. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=12.41-12.09 (br, 1H), 11.07 (s, 1H),10.90-10.56 (br, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 7.04-6.99 (m, 2H), 6.97 (s, 1H),6.84 (br d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.40 (br s, 1H), 5.32 (br dd, 3=5.2, 12.4 Hz,1H), 5.02-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.33 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 3.31 (br s, 3H),3.26 (s, 3H), 3.10-3.04 (i, 1H), 2.96-2.87 (m, 3H), 2.71-2.66 (m, 1H),2.66-2.55 (m, 4H), 2.54 (br s, 1H), 2.03-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.89 (br dd,═3.6, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 1.77-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.57 (br s, 2H), 1.40-1.34 (m,2H), 1.25 (br d, ═13.2 Hz, 6H).

TABLE 6 Compounds synthesized via Method 3, coupling the correspondingamines with carbamates in Step 1. LCMS (ESI+) m/z I-# Amine Carbamate(M + H)⁺ ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ I-60 F1 P 838.4 12.26-12.15 (m,1H), 10.71 (br s, 1H), 7.57 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.10 (m, 2H), 7.03(d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 6.59 (br t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.45-6.36 (m, 1H),5.09-4.93 (m, 2H), 4.33 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 3.61 (br t, J = 5.6 Hz,2H), 3.58-3.50 (m, 6H), 3.50-3.47 (m, 7H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.14-3.03 (m,4H), 2.94-2.79 (m, 2H), 2.07 (s, 2H), 2.04-1.99 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.86 (m,1H), 1.79-1.54 (m, 4H) I-69 CG P 778.4 12.22 (br s, 1H), 11.08 (br s,1H), 10.71 (s, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 7.03 (br t, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (brd, J = 4.4 Hz, 2H), 6.87- 6.83 (m, 1H), 6.41 (br s, 1H), 5.35 (br dd, J= 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.02-4.96 (m, 1H), 4.33 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 3.55(s, 3H), 3.43 (br s, 1H), 3.42 (br s, 2H), 3.30 (br s, 2H), 3.26 (s,3H), 3.12-3.06 (m, 1H), 3.05-2.90 (m, 6H), 2.89-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.69(m, 1H), 2.68-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.86 (m, 1H),1.84-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.75-1.69 (m, 4H), 1.67-1.54 (m, 4H) I-70 CF P 803.411.07 (s, 1H), 10.73 (s, 1H), 8.22 (br d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H),7.02 (s, 1H), 6.99 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (br d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H),6.41 (s, 1H), 5.33 (br dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.07-5.01 (m, 1H),4.32 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 3H), 3.36-3.35 (m, 1H), 3.34 (br s, 4H), 3.32 (brs, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.18-3.12 (m, 2H), 2.91-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.71-2.62(m, 4H), 2.43-2.36 (m, 2H), 2.25 (br d, J = 5.2 Hz, 4H), 2.23-2.20 (m,2H), 2.06- 1.97 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.70 (m, 6H), 1.49-1.40 (m, 4H) I-71 D3 P 746.2 12.25-12.15 (m, 1H), 11.09 (br s, 1H),10.72 (br s, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 7.03 (br t, J = 5.8 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (br d,J = 4.8 Hz, 2H), 6.88-6.82 (m, 1H), 6.41 (br s, 1H), 5.36 (dd, J = 5.4,12.4 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.33 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 3H), 3.54 (s,3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 3.14-3.02 (m, 1H), 3.00-2.78 (m, 6H), 2.76-2.62 (m,2H), 2.08-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.94-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.66-1.51(m, 3H), 1.37 (br s, 4H), 1.33-1.28 (m, 2H), 1.25 (br s, 6H) I-79 E3 P746.3 12.22 (br s, 1H), 11.07 (s, 1H), 10.71 (br s, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H),7.02-6.99 (m, 2H), 6.97 (s, 1H), 6.84 (br d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.41 (brs, 1H), 5.32 (br dd, J = 5.3, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.96 (m, 1H), 4.33 (s,2H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 3.31 (br s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.10-3.04 (m, 1H),2.98-2.92 (m, 2H), 2.90-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.71-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.61-2.52 (m,4H), 2.04-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.76-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.56 (brd, J = 6.1 Hz, 2H), 1.36 (br s, 2H), 1.28-1.20 (m, 10H) I-94 D3 P 746.212.23 (br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 1H), 11.20-10.98 (m, 1H), 10.82- 10.65 (m, 1H),7.11 (s, 1H), 7.02 (br t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.97- 6.90 (m, 2H), 6.88-6.81(m, 1H), 6.40 (br d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 5.35 (br dd, J = 5.2, 12.4 Hz,1H), 5.07-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.33 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 3.54 (s, 3H), 3.26(s, 3H), 3.15- 3.01 (m, 1H), 2.98-2.81 (m, 5H), 2.75-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.94 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.82 (m, 1H), 1.76-1.66 (m, 2H), 1.66- 1.49 (m, 3H),1.43-1.15 (m, 13H) I-95 AN P 718.3 12.23 (br s, 1H), 11.08 (br s, 1H),10.72 (br s, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 7.07-6.81 (m, 4H), 6.41 (br s, 1H), 5.35(br dd, J = 5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (br d, J = 4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (s,2H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 3.54 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.13-3.00 (m, 1H), 2.98-2.84 (m, 5H), 2.75-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.06-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.94- 1.83 (m, 1H),1.78-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.65-1.52 (m, 3H), 1.43- 1.21 (m, 9H) ^(a)Step 1 wasrun anywhere from 60-80° C. for 12-27 hrs. Step 2 was run anywhere from70-80° C. for 2-24 hrs.

Example 4 (Method 4): Synthesis of(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(4-(((1-((1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)methyl)piperidin-4-yl)(methyl)amino)methyl)cyclohexyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (I-84)

Step1—(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-((1r,4S)-4-(((1-((1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)methyl)piperidin-4-yl)(methyl)amino)methyl)cyclohexyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. To a solution of[4-[4-[[2-tert-butyl-5-[(1S,3R)-3-(isopropylcarbamoyloxy)cyclopentyl]pyrazol-3-yl]carbamoyl]pyrazol-1-yl]cyclohexyl]methylmethanesulfonate (40.0 mg, 67.5 umol, Intermediate R) and3-[3-methyl-4-[[4-(methylamino)-1-piperidyl]methyl]-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(78.0 mg, 202.44 umol, Intermediate S) in DMF (1 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃(110 mg, 337 umol) at 20° C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction wasstirred at 20-60° C. for 10 h under nitrogen atmosphere. On completion,the reaction was filtered to get the filtrate. The filtrate was purifiedby prep-HPLC (0.1% FA condition) to give the title compound (10 mg, 17%yield) as colorless oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 882.5 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(4-(((1-((1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)methyl)piperidin-4-yl)(methyl)amino)methyl)cyclohexyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. To a solution of[(1R,3S)-3-[2-tert-butyl-5-[[1-[4-[[[1-[[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]methyl]-4-piperidyl]-methyl-amino]methyl]cyclohexyl]pyrazole-4-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (10.0 mg, 11.3 umol) in formic acid (0.2 mL) at 20°C. under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 70° C. for 10 hunder nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the reaction was concentratedto give a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (0.1% FAcondition) to give the title compound (5 mg, 50% yield) as colorlessoil. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.43-10.26 (br s, 1H), 8.37 (br d,J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 8.12-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.09-6.85 (m, 3H), 6.36 (s, 1H),5.63-5.43 (m, 1H), 5.00 (br d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.29-3.98 (m, 2H),3.68-3.60 (m, 8H), 3.11-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.90-2.72 (m, 4H), 2.65-2.55 (m,1H), 2.41-2.34 (m, 3H), 2.17-1.54 (m, 18H), 1.38-1.22 (m, 2H), 1.20-1.09(m, 2H), 1.03 (br d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 826.3 (M+H)⁺.

TABLE 7 Compounds synthesized via Method 4, coupling the correspondingamines with mesylates in Step 1. LCMS (ESI+) m/z I-# Amine Mesylate (M +H)⁺ ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ I-50^(a) BS BR 797.3 11.11 (s, 1H),10.37 (s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.10 (d, J =7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.06-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.99 (d, J = 8 Hz, 1H), 6.96-6.92 (m,1H), 6.37 (s, 1H), 5.37 (br dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.99 (br d, J =3.2 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (br t, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.74 (br t, J = 5.2 Hz, 3H),3.61 (s, 3H), 3.49 (br s, 3H), 3.03 (br d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.92-2.74(m, 4H), 2.73-2.58 (m, 3H), 2.39 (br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.05-1.94 (m,4H), 1.88 (dt, J = 3.2, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 1.70 (br d, J = 9.2 Hz, 4H),1.63-1.46 (m, 2H), 1.36-1.23 (m, 2H), 1.02 (br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H)I-62^(a) BP BR 805.7 10.37 (br s, 1H), 8.35-8.23 (m, 2H), 8.05 (s, 1H),6.98-6.90 (m, 2H), 6.87-6.81 (m, 1H), 6.36 (br d, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 5.49-5.29 (m, 1H), 4.99 (br d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 4.32-4.20 (m, 2H), 3.90-3.69(m, 4H), 3.55 (br d, J = 8.0 Hz, 5H), 3.46- 3.43 (m, 3H), 3.38-3.34 (m,3H), 3.15-3.00 (m, 2H), 2.98- 2.88 (m, 3H), 2.86-2.77 (m, 1H), 2.74-2.61(m, 1H), 2.37- 2.29 (m, 3H), 2.11 (s, 2H), 2.05-1.56 (m, 11H), 1.02 (brd, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-93^(b) S V 840.4 12.0 (br s, 1H), 10.43-10.26 (brs, 1H), 8.37 (br d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 7.30 (S, 1H),7.06-7.04 (m, 1H), 6.97- 6.86 (m, 3H), 6.27 (s, 1H), 5.52-5.48 (m, 1H),5.00 (br d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 4.08-3.55 (m, 8H), 3.38 (s, 3H), 3.11-2.93(m, 3H), 2.90-2.72 (m, 4H), 2.35 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.60 (m, 17H), 1.12-1.00(m, 11H) ^(a)K₂CO₃ was used as the base in Step 1, which was run in MeCNat 40° C. for 12 hr. ^(b)Step 1 was run at 60° C. 12 hr, Step 2 was runat 75° C. for 12 hr.

Example 5 (Method 5):[(1R,3S)-3-[5-[[2-[2-[2-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]propoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate(I-78)

Step1—(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(2-((3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzol[d]imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)oxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. To a solution of[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[2-[2-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethoxy)ethyl]pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (200 mg, 378 umol, Intermediate X) and3-(4-bromo-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione (153mg, 454 umol, Intermediate H) in THF (1 mL) and ACN (1 mL) was addedXPhos Pd G3 (96.1 mg, 113 umol) and Cs₂CO₃ (616 mg, 1.89 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 60° C. for 4 h under nitrogen atmosphere. Oncompletion, the reaction mixture was quenched with NH₄Cl (sat. aq, 5 mL)at 0° C., then extracted with EtOAc (5 mL×3). The combined organiclayers was washed with brine (5 mL×3), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %: 38%-68%, 10 min) to give thetitle compound (70 mg, 24% yield) as a white solid. LCMS: tR=0.642 min.,(ES+) m/z (M+H)⁺=786.3.

Step2—[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[2-[2-[2-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]propoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate.A solution of(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(2-((3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)oxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (100 mg, 127 umol) and PtO₂ (14.0 mg, 61.7 umol) inTHF (2 mL) was placed under H₂ atmosphere and was stirred at 25° C. for1 h. On completion, the mixture was filtered and the filtration wasconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (100 mg) as brownsolid.

Step3—[(1R,3S)-3-[5-[[2-[2-[2-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]propoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate. A solution of[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[2-[2-[2-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]propoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate(70 mg, 88.6 umol) in HCOOH (1 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (FA condition, column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %: 28%-58%, 10 min)to give the title compound (20 mg, 30% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.20 (br s, 1H), 11.08 (s, 1H), 10.73 (br s, 1H),7.51 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (br d, J=5.2 Hz,3H), 6.85-6.81 (m, 1H), 6.41 (br s, 1H), 5.35 (br dd, J=5.2, 12.5 Hz,1H), 5.04-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.70 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.76 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H),3.61-3.54 (m, 1H), 3.52 (s, 3H), 3.50-3.42 (m, 4H), 3.38 (br t, J=6.0Hz, 2H), 3.09-3.00 (m, 1H), 2.92-2.87 (m, 2H), 2.85 (br d, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 2.75-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.41 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.84(m, 1H), 1.80-1.70 (m, 4H), 1.64-1.57 (m, 1H), 1.02 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H);LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 734.3 (M+H)⁺. Table 8. Compounds synthesized via Method5, coupling the corresponding alkynes with bromides in Step 1.

TABLE 8 Compounds synthesized via Method 5, coupling the correspondingalkynes with bromides in Step 1. LCMS (ESI+) m/z I-#^(a) Alkyne Bromide(M + H)⁺ ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ I-47 CN J 822.4 12.22 (br s, 1H),11.11-11.02 (m, 1H), 10.71 (br s, 1H), 7.08 (s, 1H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 6.99(d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (br d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.0 Hz,1H), 6.41 (br s, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 5.6, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.02-4.96 (m,1H), 4.64 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.34 (s, 2H), 3.73 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H),3.60-3.54 (m, 1H), 3.45 (br d, J = 2.0 Hz, 2H), 3.43 (d, J = 4.0 Hz,4H), 3.42- 3.41 (m, 1H), 3.38-3.34 (m, 4H), 3.31 (br s, 3H), 3.26 (s,3H), 3.10-3.02 (m, 1H), 2.93-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.69-2.60 (m, 4H), 2.03-1.96(m, 2H), 1.93-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.81-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.76-1.70 (m, 2H),1.65-1.57 (m, 1H), 1.02 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-48^(b) CD H 818.4 12.01(br s, 1H), 11.09 (s, 1H), 10.22 (br s, 1H), 7.24-7.12 (m, 2H),7.05-6.78 (m, 5H), 6.29 (br s, 1H), 5.36 (br dd, J = 5.6, 12.4 Hz, 1H),4.97 (br d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.06 (br t, J = 4.4 Hz, 2H), 3.72 (br t, J= 4.4 Hz, 2H), 3.65-3.39 (m, 15H), 3.13-2.81 (m, 5H), 2.78-2.63 (m, 3H),2.06-1.46 (m, 9H), 1.01 (br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-49 CQ J 778.412.25-12.20 (m, 1H), 11.07 (s, 1H), 10.71 (s, 1H), 7.51 (d, J = 2.0 Hz,1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 6.99 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.96-6.92 (m,1H), 6.86 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.42 (br s, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8Hz, 1H), 5.02-4.97 (m, 1H), 4.68 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.73 (t, J = 6.0Hz, 2H), 3.60-3.54 (m, 1H), 3.49-3.46 (m, 1H), 3.45 (br s, 3H), 3.44 (brd, J = 3.6 Hz, 4H), 3.43-3.40 (m, 2H), 3.39-3.34 (m, 4H), 3.30 (br s,3H), 2.92-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.65-2.57 (m, 4H), 2.00 (br dd, J = 4.8, 10.3Hz, 2H), 1.78 (br d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.74 (br s, 2H), 1.02 (d, J = 6.4Hz, 6H) I-51 CL J 790.4 12.44-11.99 (m, 1H), 11.07 (s, 1H), 10.72 (s,1H), 7.51 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.03-6.97 (m,2H), 6.85 (dd, J = 1.2, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.44 (br s, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 5.6,12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.08-4.98 (m, 1H), 4.68 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.73 (t, J =5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.46-3.42 (m, 7H), 3.36 (s, 2H), 3.31 (s, 4H), 3.26-3.20(m, 4H), 3.12 (br t, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 2.94-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.68-2.61 (m,3H), 2.44-2.39 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.88 (ddd, J = 3.6, 6.4, 12.8Hz, 1H), 1.83-1.68 (m, 10H) I-52 AS CE 788.5 12.41-12.02 (m, 1H), 10.73(br s, 1H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 7.04-6.92 (m, 3H), 6.83 (d, J =8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.40 (br s, 1H), 5.39 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 5.09-4.97(m, 1H), 4.36 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 3.84 (s, 1H), 3.57 (qd, J = 6.8,13.6 Hz, 1H), 3.42-3.40 (m, 2H), 3.32 (br s, 3H), 3.02 (s, 3H), 2.98-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.82-2.69 (m, 2H), 2.58 (br t, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.05-1.98(m, 2H), 1.92-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.76-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.60-1.55 (m, 2H),1.51-1.46 (m, 2H), 1.26 (br d, J = 9 Hz, 12H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H)I-55 CJ H 822.4 12.23 (br s, 1H), 11.07 (br s, 1H), 10.71 (br s, 1H),8.47 (s, 1H), 7.50 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.95(d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 6.88-6.84 (m, 1H), 6.42 (br s, 1H), 5.36 (dd, J =5.2, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (br d, J = 3.6 Hz, 1H), 4.67 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,2H), 3.72 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.62-3.56 (m, 1H), 3.55 (s, 3H),3.51-3.48 (m, 4H), 3.48 (br s, 1H), 3.45 (br d, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 3.44(br s, 4H), 3.43 (br s, 1H), 3.11-3.03 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.92 (m, 2H),2.90-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.72-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.52 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 2H),2.04-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.93- 1.86 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.69 (m,2H), 1.66- 1.57 (m, 1H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-57^(b) BH H 758.411.09 (s, 1H), 10.75 (s, 1H), 7.51 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (d, J = 2.0Hz, 1H), 6.95 (br d, J = 4.8 Hz, 2H), 6.89-6.83 (m, 1H), 6.40 (s, 1H),5.36 (br dd, J = 5.6, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (br s, 1H), 4.63 (br t, J = 6.8Hz, 2H), 3.62-3.53 (m, 6H), 3.15- 2.99 (m, 2H), 2.96-2.83 (m, 3H),2.77-2.55 (m, 5H), 2.44- 2.24 (m, 8H), 2.09-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.84 (m,1H), 1.81- 1.55 (m, 5H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-58^(b) BH J 758.411.08 (s, 1H), 10.75 (s, 1H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 7.51 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H),7.09 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (s, 1H), 6.99 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.95(br d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.40 (s, 1H), 5.33(dd, J = 5.2, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (br d, J = 3.2 Hz, 1H), 4.63 (br t, J =6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.58 (br dd, J = 7.2, 13.7 Hz, 3H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 3.14-3.00(m, 2H), 2.95-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.69-2.62 (m, 3H), 2.59 (br t, J = 7.2 Hz,2H), 2.47- 2.26 (m, 8H), 2.23 (br t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.10-1.97 (m, 2H),1.95-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.81-1.55 (m, 5H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-59 CJ J822.4 12.26-12.18 (m, 1H), 11.07 (br s, 1H), 10.70 (s, 1H), 7.51 (d, J =1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 6.99 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H),6.97-6.90 (m, 1H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.42 (br s, 1H), 5.32 (dd,J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (br dd, J = 1.6, 3.5 Hz, 1H), 4.67 (t, J =5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.72 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.57 (dd, J = 6.8, 13.6 Hz, 1H),3.50-3.48 (m, 2H), 3.47 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 2H), 3.46 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 2H),3.45-3.43 (m, 5H), 3.40-3.35 (m, 4H), 3.10-3.03 (m, 1H), 2.93-2.85 (m,1H), 2.67-2.61 (m, 4H), 2.52 (br d, J = 2.0 Hz, 2H), 2.04-1.96 (m, 2H),1.92-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.77 (m, 2H), 1.76-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.65-1.56 (m,1H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-61 Z CE 772.4 12.09 (br d, J = 1.6 Hz,1H), 10.33 (br s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.06-6.91 (m, 3H),6.84 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.38 (br s, 1H), 5.40 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz,1H), 5.00 (br d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H), 4.11 (br t, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H), 3.63-3.53(m, 4H), 3.18-2.99 (m, 8H), 2.79 (br d, J = 2.8 Hz, 2H), 2.77-2.65 (m,8H), 2.62-2.56 (m, 9H), 2.06-1.95 (m, 3H), 1.95-1.84 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.67(m, 6H), 1.59 (br dd, J = 4.8, 7.2 Hz, 4H), 1.33-1.18 (m, 18H), 1.03 (brd, J = 6.4 Hz, 7H) I-63^(b) Z BO 740.7 12.34-11.82 (m, 1H), 10.53 (s,1H), 10.32 (s, 1H), 9.48 (s, 1H), 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.36-8.28 (m, 1H), 8.03(s, 1H), 7.83 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (dd, J = 7.2, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.53(d, J = 6.4 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (br d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.37 (br d, J = 1.2Hz, 1H), 5.00 (br s, 1H), 4.10 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.91 (qd, J = 4.8,12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.76-3.66 (m, 1H), 3.62-3.49 (m, 1H), 3.06- 2.94 (m, 2H),2.75 (td, J = 5.6, 16.4 Hz, 1H), 2.70-2.64 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.82 (m, 3H),1.81-1.64 (m, 7H), 1.35-1.16 (m, 14H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-64^(b)Z BN 729.8 10.65 (s, 1H), 10.34 (br s, 1H), 8.39-8.28 (m, 1H), 8.14 (d,J = 6.6 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.52 (s, 1H), 7.09 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H),6.88 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.38 (br s, 1H), 5.08-4.92 (m, 1H), 4.11 (t, J= 6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.79 (br t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.95- 2.76 (m, 5H),2.10-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.82- 1.66 (m, 7H), 1.65-1.56 (m,1H), 1.43-1.13 (m, 18H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-65^(b,c) BJ BO 760.412.19-12.00 (m, 1H), 10.54 (s, 1H), 10.35 (br s, 1H), 9.50 (s, 1H), 8.56(s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.85 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.71(m, 1H), 7.53 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.02-6.86 (m, 1H), 6.40 (br d, J =0.8 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.27 (t, J = 5.1 Hz, 2H), 3.92 (ddd, J =5.2, 9.6, 12.0 Hz, 1H), 3.79 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.71 (td, J = 5.6,12.0 Hz, 1H), 3.55-3.49 (m, 9H), 3.46 (t, J = 6.4 Hz, 3H), 3.23 (br dd,J = 5.6, 8.4 Hz, 3H), 3.09-2.92 (m, 3H), 2.76 (td, J = 5.2, 16.8 Hz,1H), 2.06-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.96-1.85 (m, 4H), 1.77- 1.67 (m, 2H), 1.65-1.56(m, 1H), 1.03 (br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-66^(b) BJ BN 749.3 12.22-11.85(m, 1H), 10.64 (br s, 1H), 10.36 (br s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 8.14 (d, J =6.4 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.08 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.95(br d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (s, 1H), 6.37 (brs, 1H), 4.99 (br d, J = 4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.78 (brt, J = 5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.58-3.54 (m, 1H), 3.51 (br d, J = 1.2 Hz, 4H), 3.49(br s, 1H), 3.48 (br d, J = 1.2 Hz, 4H), 3.43 (s, 2H), 3.07-3.02 (m,1H), 2.92 (br t, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.82 (br s, 2H), 2.04-1.98 (m, 2H),1.97-1.93 (m, 2H), 1.72 (br d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 1.67- 1.53 (m, 2H), 1.02(br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-67^(c,d) Z BO 736.3 10.57 (s, 1H), 10.32 (s,1H), 9.54 (s, 1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.98 (dd, J= 3.2, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.82- 7.74 (m, 2H), 6.95 (br d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),6.37 (br s, 1H), 4.99 (br d, J = 3.2 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H),3.94 (ddd, J = 5.2, 10.0, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.71 (td, J = 6.0, 12.4 Hz, 1H),3.63- 3.49 (m, 1H), 3.07-2.94 (m, 2H), 2.80-2.69 (m, 1H), 2.62 (t, J =6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.04-1.98 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.83 (m, 1H), 1.81-1.56 (m, 8H),1.52-1.46 (m, 2H), 1.36-1.27 (m, 6H), 1.23 (br s, 3H), 1.02 (d, J = 6.4Hz, 6H) I-68^(d) Z BN 725.4 12.25-11.96 (m, 1H), 10.67 (s, 1H), 10.32(br s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.37 (d, J = 6.4Hz, 1H), 7.02-6.86 (m, 2H), 6.46-6.29 (m, 1H), 5.10-4.89 (m, 1H), 4.10(t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.79 (br t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.64-3.50 (m, 1H),3.10-3.01 (m, 1H), 2.89-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.71-2.64 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.97 (m,1H), 1.92-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.69 (m, 4H), 1.65-1.40 (m, 6H), 1.36-1.11(m, 10H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-72 BJ H 778.2 11.09 (br s, 1H),10.35 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.03- 6.89 (m, 3H), 6.85 (dd,J = 3.2, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.37 (s, 1H), 5.35 (dd, J = 5.6, 12.4 Hz, 1H),5.00 (br s, 1H), 4.27 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.78 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H),3.54 (s, 3H), 3.52-3.47 (m, 8H), 3.44-3.42 (m, 3H), 3.15-2.97 (m, 2H),2.95-2.90 (m, 2H), 2.88 (br d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 2.72-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.77 (m, 2H), 1.76- 1.67 (m, 2H),1.65-1.55 (m, 1H), 1.02 (br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-73^(b,c) BJ BM 760.512.30-11.85 (m, 1H), 10.53 (s, 1H), 10.36 (br s, 1H), 9.22 (s, 1H), 8.47(s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.90 (d, J = 8.4 Hz,1H), 7.69 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (br d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.38 (br s,1H), 4.99 (br d, J = 4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.92 (ddd, J= 5.2, 9.9, 12.1 Hz, 1H), 3.83-3.66 (m, 3H), 3.62-3.44 (m, 9H), 3.39 (brd, J = 6.4 Hz, 3H), 3.08-2.90 (m, 2H), 2.82 (br t, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H),2.48- 2.40 (m, 1H), 2.08-1.54 (m, 7H), 1.02 (br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H)I-74^(b) BJ AZ 749.5 10.67-10.56 (m, 1H), 10.33 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H),8.18 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 7.33 (s, 1H),6.96- 6.88 (m, 1H), 6.83 (dd, J = 1.2, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.37 (s, 1H), 5.00(br d, J = 3.2 Hz, 1H), 4.31-4.24 (m, 2H), 3.84-3.74 (m, 4H), 3.62-3.56(m, 1H), 3.54-3.44 (m, 9H), 3.39 (br t, J = 6.4 Hz, 3H), 3.09-3.01 (m,1H), 2.82 (br t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.66 (br t, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.46 (brd, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 2.06- 1.55 (m, 7H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-75 BJJ 778.3 12.10 (br s, 1H), 11.08 (s, 1H), 10.36 (br s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H),8.06 (s, 1H), 7.03-6.93 (m, 3H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.38 (br s,1H), 5.34 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (br d, J = 3.6 Hz, 1H), 4.28(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.79 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.62-3.54 (m, 1H),3.54-3.50 (m, 4H), 3.50-3.46 (m, 4H), 3.39-3.36 (m, 2H), 3.33 (br s,3H), 3.09-3.00 (m, 1H), 2.95-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.67 (m, 1H), 2.64 (brd, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.61 (s, 1H), 2.48-2.43 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.96 (m, 2H),1.93-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.70 (m, 4H), 1.65-1.56 (m, 1H), 1.03 (br d, J =6.4 Hz, 6H) I-76^(d) AD H 768.2 12.49-11.87 (m, 1H), 11.55-10.60 (m,1H), 9.87-9.42 (m, 1H), 7.85 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.17-6.89 (m, 4H),6.77 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.36 (br s, 1H), 5.38 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz,1H), 5.06-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.16 (br t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.67-3.50 (m, 4H),3.05 (br d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.95-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.73- 2.58 (m, 2H), 2.45(br s, 1H), 2.06-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.95- 1.48 (m, 9H), 1.45-1.35 (m, 2H),1.26 (br s, 11H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.6 Hz, 6H) I-77 BL J 822.7 12.11 (br s,1H), 11.09 (s, 1H), 10.35 (s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.08-6.91(m, 3H), 6.86 (dd, J = 1.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.38 (br s, 1H), 5.34 (dd, J =5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (br d, J = 3.2 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,2H), 3.77 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.57-3.43 (m, 13H), 3.38 (br t, J = 6.4Hz, 2H), 3.32 (s, 4H), 3.12-3.01 (m, 1H), 2.95-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.58(m, 4H), 2.09-1.58 (m, 8H), 1.03 (br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-82 X J 734.412.22 (br s, 1H), 11.07 (s, 1H), 10.72 (br s, 1H), 7.51 (d, J = 2.0 Hz,1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 7.03-6.88 (m, 3H), 6.84 (br d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.42(br s, 1H), 5.32 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.98 (br d, J = 2.4 Hz,1H), 4.69 (br t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.75 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.64-3.51(m, 1H), 3.51-3.37 (m, 5H), 3.08-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.95-2.84 (m, 2H),2.77-2.58 (m, 5H), 2.04-1.82 (m, 5H), 1.77-1.57 (m, 6H), 1.02 (d, J =6.4 Hz, 6H) I-83 BF J 778.4 12.23 (br s, 1H), 11.07 (s, 1H), 10.72 (s,1H), 7.51 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 7.04-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.85 (d,J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.41 (br s, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 4.68(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.73 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.57 (br dd, J = 6.8,13.2 Hz, 1H), 3.50-3.40 (m, 8H), 3.31-3.26 (m, 6H), 3.14-2.99 (m, 1H),2.97-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.60 (m, 4H), 2.47-2.42 (m, 2H), 2.09-1.95 (m,2H), 1.88 (ddd, J = 4.0, 6.4, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 1.83-1.67 (m, 4H), 1.66-1.55(m, 1H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-85 AF J 734.4 12.10 (br d, J = 2.6Hz, 1H), 11.14-10.99 (m, 1H), 10.35 (br s, 1H), 8.37-8.31 (m, 1H), 8.07(s, 1H), 7.03-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.39 (br s, 1H),5.33 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.34-4.25 (m, 2H),3.80 (t, J = 5.32 Hz, 2H), 3.64-3.56 (m, 1H), 3.56-3.50 (m, 2H),3.49-3.44 (m, 2H), 3.39-3.35 (m, 2H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 3.12- 2.99 (m, 1H),2.97-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.64-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.55- 2.53 (m, 1H), 2.07-1.53 (m,10H), 1.03 (br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-87 AB J 730.5 12.23 (br d, J = 2.1Hz, 1H), 11.15-11.01 (m, 1H), 10.70 (br s, 1H), 7.49 (d, J = 2.0 Hz,1H), 7.13 (d, J = 1.4 Hz, 1H), 6.99- 6.90 (m, 3H), 6.84 (br dd, J = 3.6,5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.41 (br s, 1H), 5.35 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 4.99 (brd, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (br t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.62-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.53(s, 3H), 3.12-3.01 (m, 1H), 2.95-2.81 (m, 3H), 2.74-2.58 (m, 2H),2.04-1.85 (m, 3H), 1.75-1.51 (m, 7H), 1.37-1.18 (m, 10H), 1.03 (d, J =6.5 Hz, 6H) I-89 AM H 772.8 12.39-12.07 (m, 1H), 11.25-10.95 (m, 1H),10.71 (br s, 1H), 7.48 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H),6.94 (br d, J = 5.2 Hz, 3H), 6.87-6.82 (m, 1H), 6.40 (br s, 1H), 5.35(br dd, J = 5.2, 12.5 Hz, 1H), 5.09-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.50 (br t, J = 6.8Hz, 2H), 3.63-3.50 (m, 4H), 3.17-3.02 (m, 1H), 2.91- 2.82 (m, 3H),2.78-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.08-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.94- 1.83 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.52 (m,7H), 1.41-1.14 (m, 17H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-90 BF H 778.412.29-12.15 (m, 1H), 11.15-11.01 (m, 1H), 10.76-10.65 (m, 1H), 7.50 (d,J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 6.95 (br d, J = 5.2 Hz, 3H), 6.89-6.82(m, 1H), 6.42 (br s, 1H), 5.36 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 5.07-4.92 (m,1H), 4.68 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.73 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.54 (s, 3H),3.49-3.38 (m, 10H), 3.14-2.99 (m, 1H), 2.97-2.81 (m, 3H), 2.77-2.61 (m,2H), 2.45-2.36 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.69 (m, 5H), 1.66-1.56(m, 1H), 1.02 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-91^(b,c) BD J 730.6 12.22-11.95 (m,1H), 11.07 (br s, 1H), 10.44-10.23 (m, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H),7.02-6.94 (m, 3H), 6.84 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.37 (br s, 1H), 5.32 (dd,J1 = 12.8 Hz, J2 = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (br d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (t, J= 6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.61- 3.52 (m, 1H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 3.05 (br dd, J1 = 8.8Hz, J2 = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 2.95-2.83 (m, 1H), 2.68-2.56 (m, 4H), 2.00 (br dd,J1 = 10.8 Hz, J2 = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 1.93-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.70 (m, 4H),1.58 (br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 3H), 1.25 (br d, J = 5.2 Hz, 11H), 1.03 (d, J =6.4 Hz, 6H) I-92^(b) BD H 730.7 12.09 (br s, 1H), 11.08 (s, 1H), 10.32(br s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.00-6.89 (m, 3H), 6.88-6.80 (m,1H), 6.39 (br s, 1H), 5.35 (br dd, J₁ = 12.4 Hz, J₂ = 5.6 Hz, 1H),5.05-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.10 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.64-3.46 (m, 4H), 3.11-2.99 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.85 (m, 2H), 2.73-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.03- 1.96 (m, 2H),1.93-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.67 (m, 4H), 1.63- 1.52 (m, 3H), 1.41-1.18 (m,12H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-96^(b) Z J 758.4 12.17-12.00 (m, 1H),11.07 (br s, 1H), 10.40-10.26 (m, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H),7.06-6.91 (m, 3H), 6.84 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.44-6.32 (m, 1H),5.41-5.23 (m, 1H), 5.09-4.92 (m, 1H), 4.10 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H),3.65-3.51 (m, 1H), 3.29 (br s, 3H), 3.14-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.70 (s, 1H),2.58 (br t, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.10-1.82 (m, 4H), 1.82-1.50 (m, 8H),1.30-1.18 (m, 14H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-97^(b) Z H 758.412.17-12.00 (m, 1H), 11.18-11.01 (m, 1H), 10.41-10.25 (m, 1H), 8.33 (s,1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 6.95 (m, 3H), 6.88-6.81 (m, 1H), 6.44-6.32 (m, 1H),5.36 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.05-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.10 (t, J = 6.8 Hz,2H), 3.62-3.50 (m, 4H), 3.15-2.97 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.82 (m, 3H), 2.67-2.61(m, 1H), 2.07-1.82 (m, 4H), 1.82-1.69 (m, 4H), 1.64-1.54 (m, 3H),1.42-1.17 (m, 15H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-99 AS J 774.3 CD3Cl) δ10.04-9.67 (m, 1H), 7.08-6.57 (m, 5H), 5.61- 5.42 (m, 1H), 5.38-5.13 (m,2H), 4.54-4.36 (m, 2H), 4.25- 4.15 (m, 3H), 3.95-3.72 (m, 1H), 3.53-3.45(m, 2H), 3.44- 3.41 (m, 3H), 3.40-3.18 (m, 1H), 2.98-2.70 (m, 3H), 2.69-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.54-2.38 (m, 1H), 2.30-2.15 (m, 2H), 2.05- 1.89 (m, 4H),1.64-1.52 (m, 4H), 1.38-1.21 (m, 11H), 1.15 (br d, J = 6.8 Hz, 6H),0.93-0.75 (m, 1H) I-100 AS H 774.3 CDCl₃) δ = 10.61 (s, 1H), 7.17-7.05(m, 1H), 7.03-6.85 (m, 3H), 6.71-6.59 (m, 1H), 5.69-5.52 (m, 1H),5.36-5.27 (m, 1H), 5.25-5.17 (m, 1H), 4.77 (br d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.50-4.44 (m, 2H), 4.20 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 3H), 3.85-3.77 (m, 1H), 3.67 (d, J =16.0 Hz, 3H), 3.55-3.46 (m, 2H), 3.44-3.22 (m, 1H), 2.93-2.86 (m, 3H),2.83-2.70 (m, 2H), 2.53-2.42 (m, 1H), 2.28-2.18 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.91 (m,5H), 1.67-1.31 (m, 14H), 1.15 (br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-101 AP H 746.212.22 (br s, 1H), 11.08 (br s, 1H), 10.71 (br s, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H),6.97-6.91 (m, 3H), 6.85 (dd, J = 3.6, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.42 (br s, 1H), 5.35(dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.07-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.36 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s,3H), 3.62-3.56 (m, 1H), 3.54 (s, 3H), 3.41 (t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H),3.13-3.02 (m, 1H), 2.93-2.81 (m, 3H), 2.74-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.52 (d, J =2.0 Hz, 1H), 2.08- 1.95 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.83 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.67 (m, 2H),1.64- 1.47 (m, 5H), 1.41-1.29 (m, 6H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-102 AXJ 744.1 12.22-11.82 (m, 1H), 11.08 (br s, 1H), 10.34 (br s, 1H), 7.56(s, 1H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.05-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.93 (br d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),6.85 (br d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.28 (br s, 1H), 5.33 (br dd, J = 5.2, 12.5Hz, 1H), 4.98 (br d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.01 (br t, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H),3.67-3.48 (m, 1H), 3.39 (s, 2H), 3.02 (td, J = 8.0, 15.3 Hz, 1H),2.96-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.56 (m, 4H), 2.47-2.39 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.94 (m,2H), 1.93-1.81 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.49 (m, 6H), 1.25 (br d, J = 9.2 Hz, 10H),1.02 (br d, J = 6.0 Hz, 6H) I-104 AX H 744.4 12.23-11.75 (m, 1H), 11.09(br s, 1H), 10.34 (s, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 6.99-6.91 (m,3H), 6.89-6.83 (m, 1H), 6.28 (br s, 1H), 5.36 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.6 Hz,1H), 4.98 (br d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.62-3.51(m, 4H), 3.44-3.38 (m, 2H), 3.09-2.97 (m, 1H), 2.95-2.81 (m, 3H),2.77-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.47-2.38 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.80 (m,1H), 1.79-1.49 (m, 7H), 1.45-1.13 (m, 10H), 1.02 (br d, J = 6.2 Hz, 6H)I-106 AP J 774.3 12.22 (br s, 1H), 11.07 (br s, 1H), 10.71 (br s, 1H),7.11 (s, (M − H) 1H), 7.03-6.93 (m, 3H), 6.84 (br d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),6.42 (br s, 1H), 5.32 (br dd, J = 5.2, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (br d, J = 2.0Hz, 1H), 4.36 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 3.63-3.51 (m, 1H), 3.41 (t, J = 6.4Hz, 2H), 3.31 (br s, 3H), 3.12-3.01 (m, 1H), 2.94- 2.83 (m, 1H),2.74-2.55 (m, 4H), 2.08-1.83 (m, 3H), 1.83- 1.43 (m, 8H), 1.29 (br s,6H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-122 FV J 834.4 12.23 (br s, 1H), 11.07(br s, 1H), 10.80-10.61 (m, 1H), 7.51 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J =1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05-6.95 (m, 2H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.44 (br s,1H), 5.37-5.26 (m, 1H), 5.07-5.00 (m, 1H), 4.68 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H),3.72 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.49-3.42 (m, 12H), 3.31 (br s, 3H), 3.27-3.21(m, 5H), 3.16-3.05 (m, 2H), 2.96-2.82 (m, 2H), 2.68-2.57 (m, 5H),2.06-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.81-1.73 (m, 8H) I-137 AS AZ745.4 12.35-12.05 (m, 1H), 10.71-10.67 (m, 1H), 10.80-10.50 (m, 2H),8.18 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.33 (s, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 6.95(br d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.83 (dd, J = 1.6, 7.1 Hz, 1H), 6.47-6.39 (m,1H), 5.00 (br d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.36 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 3.77 (t, J= 6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.57 (qd, J = 6.8, 13.7 Hz, 1H), 3.46-3.35 (m, 3H),3.13-3.00 (m, 1H), 2.81 (br t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.62 (br t, J = 7.2 Hz,2H), 2.02 (qd, J = 7.2, 15.2 Hz, 1H), 1.94-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.77-1.68 (m,2H), 1.60 (br s, 3H), 1.52-1.46 (m, 2H), 1.27 (br d, J = 12.8 Hz, 10H),1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-141 FA AZ 729.5 12.57-11.46 (m, 1H), 10.63(s, 1H), 10.34 (br s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.18 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.03(s, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 7.32 (s, 1H), 6.95 (br d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.83(d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.37 (br s, 1H), 5.00 (br d, J = 4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.10(br t, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.77 (t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.56 (td, J = 6.4,13.2 Hz, 1H), 3.36 (br s, 19H), 3.05 (td, J = 8.0, 16.0 Hz, 1H), 2.81(br t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.62 (br t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.48-2.40 (m, 1H),2.06-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.82 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.66 (m, 4H), 1.60 (br s,3H), 1.33-1.14 (m, 14H), 1.03 (br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-142 Z AZ 729.412.48-11.67 (m, 1H), 10.63 (br s, 1H), 10.38-10.26 (m, 1H), 8.33 (s,1H), 8.18 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.32 (s, 1H),6.94 (br d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.91 (m, 1H), 6.83 (dd, J = 1.2, 7.2Hz, 1H), 6.40-6.35 (m, 1H), 5.03- 4.96 (m, 1H), 4.10 (t, J = 6.8 Hz,2H), 3.77 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.63-3.53 (m, 1H), 3.09-3.01 (m, 1H),2.81 (br t, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.68-2.66 (m, 1H), 2.62 (t, J = 7.2 Hz,2H), 2.34- 2.31 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.83 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.67 (m, 5H), 1.60 (br s, 3H), 1.33-1.16 (m, 16H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz,6H) I-145 EW AZ 745.4 12.44-12.01 (m, 1H), 10.84-10.33 (m, 2H),8.32-8.12 (m, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.33 (s, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 6.99-6.87(m, 1H), 6.83 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.41 (br s, 1H), 5.00 (br d, J = 2.0Hz, 1H), 4.36 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 3H), 3.77 (br t, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H),3.66-3.52 (m, 1H), 3.40 (br t, J = 6.4 Hz, 3H), 3.15- 3.00 (m, 1H),2.90-2.73 (m, 2H), 2.62 (br t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.39-2.29 (m, 1H),2.08-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.68 (m, 2H), 1.60 (br s,2H), 1.54-1.43 (m, 3H), 1.27 (br d, J = 12.4 Hz, 9H), 1.03 (d, J = 6.4Hz, 6H) I-147 EV J 818.3 12.19-11.80 (m, 1H), 11.08 (br s, 1H), 10.23(br s, 1H), 7.23- 7.14 (m, 2H), 7.05-6.82 (m, 6H), 6.27 (br s, 1H), 5.33(dd, J = 5.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.97 (br d, J = 2.1 Hz, 1H), 4.06 (t, J =4.7 Hz, 2H), 3.76-3.69 (m, 2H), 3.63-3.53 (m, 5H), 3.51- 3.44 (m, 6H),3.40-3.36 (m, 3H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 3.10-2.97 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.82 (m, 1H),2.75-2.57 (m, 4H), 2.47-2.40 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.93 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.75 (m,3H), 1.75-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.61-1.48 (m, 1H), 1.01 (br d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H)I-149 EQ J 822.5 12.23 (s, 1 H), 11.07 (s, 1 H), 10.71 (s, 1H), 7.51 (s,1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 7.03-6.98 (m, 3H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.42 (s,1H), 5.35-5.30 (m, 1H), 5.00 (s, 1H), 6.68 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (t,J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 3.70-3.32 (m, 19H), 3.32-3.31 (m, 1H), 3.30-2.90 (m,1H), 3.50-3.60 (m, 4H), 2.02-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.50 (m, 6H), 1.02 (d, J= 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-151 EJ J 802.4 11.07 (s, 1H), 10.74 (s, 1H), 8.20 (s,1H), 7.50-6.84 (m, 5H), 6.39 (s, 1H), 5.35-5.30 (m, 1H), 5.01-4.95 (m,1H), 4.62- 4.59 (m, 2H), 3.56-3.40 (m, 6H), 3.36-3.33(m, 5H), 3.12-2.85(m, 2H), 2.62-2.60 (m, 4H), 2.41-2.37 (m, 8H), 2.01-1.77 (m, 9H),1.03 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) I-152 EL J 830.5 11.07 (s, 1H), 10.74 (s, 1H),8.22 (s, 1H), 7.50-6.84 (m, 5H), 6.39 (s, 1H), 5.35-5.30 (m, 1H), 5.00(s, 1H), 4.62-4.00 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.60-3.54 (m, 4H), 3.41-3.31(m,9H), 2.63- 2.61(m, 5H), 2.38-2.20 (m, 10H), 1.80-1.44 (m, 9H), 1.02 (d,J = 6.4 Hz, 6H) ^(a)Step 1 was run at 60° C. for 4-12 hr. Step 3 was runat 70-80° C. for 2-12 hrs. Purification by standard techniquestincluding prep HPLC with various conditions. ^(b)Step 2 utilized Pd/Cwith hydrogenation (15 psi) at rt in THF for 10 min-12 hr. ^(c)Chloridenot bromide used for Step 1. ^(d)Step 2 hydrogenation was skipped.^(e)Step 1 utilized CuI, Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ and TEA for the coupling and themixture was stirred at 60° C. for 2 hours.

Example 6 (Method 6): Synthesis of(1R,3S)-3-(3-(2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetamido)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (I-247)

Step1—(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-3-(2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzol[d]imidazol-4-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetamido)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. To a solution of2-[1-[7-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-4-yl]heptyl]pyrazol-4-yl]aceticacid (34 mg, 0.07 mmol, Intermediate AV) and(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (26 mg, 0.08 mmol, Intermediate U) in DMF (1 mL) wasadded HATU (40 mg, 0.11 mmol) in one portion, followed by DIEA (27 mg,0.21 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 5 h. On completion,HCOOH (0.2 mL) was added to the mixture and the mixture was stirred at20° C. for 0.5 hour. The solution was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex Luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225%FA)-ACN]; B %: 38%-68%, 11.5 min) and lyophilized to give the titlecompound (25 mg, 46% yield) as a yellow solid. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 772.7(M+H)⁺.

Step2—(1R,3S)-3-(3-(2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetamido)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. The solution of(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (25 mg, 0.03 mmol) in HCOOH (2.00 g, 41.63 mmol) wasstirred at 80° C. for 12 hours. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225%FA)-ACN]; B %: 30%-60%, 11.5 min) and lyophilized to give the titlecompound (3 mg, 11% yield) as a yellow gum. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 716.6(M+H)⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.11-11.95 (m, 1H), 11.09 (br s,1H), 10.34 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 6.99-6.90 (m,3H), 6.88-6.83 (m, 1H), 6.37-6.21 (m, 1H), 5.36 (dd, J₁=12.4 Hz, J₂=4.8Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.03 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.54 (s, 3H), 3.39(s, 2H), 3.07-2.97 (m, 1H), 2.91-2.82 (m, 3H), 2.76-2.68 (m, 1H),2.66-2.58 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.83 (m, 1H), 1.77-1.67 (m,4H), 1.64-1.51 (m, 4H), 1.41-1.29 (m, 5H), 1.25-1.20 (m, 2H), 1.02 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 6H).

Example 7. Synthesis of(1R,3S)-3-(3-(2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetamido)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (I-103)

(1R,3S)-3-(3-(2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)acetamido)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate was synthesized as described in Method 6, coupling2-(1-(7-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)heptyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)aceticacid (Intermediate AY) and(1R,3S)-3-(5-amino-1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (Intermediate U) in Step 1. The final compound waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %: 30%-60%, 11.5 min) andlyophilized to give the title compound (11 mg, 34% yield) as a yellowgum. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 716.6 (M+H)⁺; ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ=12.17-11.89 (m, 1H), 11.08 (s, 1H), 10.34 (s, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.30(s, 1H), 7.03-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.93 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (dd, J₁=8.0 Hz,J₂=1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.28 (br s, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J₁=12.8 Hz, J₂=5.2 Hz, 1H),4.98 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.56 (td, J₁=13.6 Hz,J₂=6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.39 (s, 2H), 3.32 (s, 1H), 3.09-2.97 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.84(m, 1H), 2.77-2.66 (m, 1H), 2.66-2.56 (m, 3H), 2.49-2.39 (m, 2H),2.05-1.93 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.81 (m, 1H), 1.77-1.63 (m, 4H), 1.62-1.51 (m,3H), 1.36-1.15 (m, 7H), 1.02 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H).

Example 8 (Method 7): Synthesis of4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-N-(3-piperazin-1-ylpropyl)benzenesulfonamide(I-157)

To a solution of4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-3-methyl-N-(3-piperazin-1-ylpropyl)benzenesulfonamide(50 mg, 77.1 umol, TFA, Intermediate DI) in DMF (2 mL) was added TEA(7.81 mg, 77.1 umol) at −10° C. Then3-[3-methyl-2-oxo-5-(4-oxo-1-piperidyl)benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(27.4 mg, 77.1 umol, Intermediate DH) and HOAc (4.63 mg, 77.1 umol) wasadded at −10° C. and the mixture was stirred for 30 mins. Next,NaBH(OAc)₃ (32.7 mg, 154 umol) was added and the mixture was stirred at−10° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenched withwater (0.05 mL) and concentrated in vacuo to give a residue. The residuewas purified by prep-HPLC (column: Waters xbridge 150*25 mm 10 um;mobile phase: [water(NH₄HCO₃)-ACN]; B %: 27%-57%, 8 min) to give thetitle compound (3.9 mg, 6% yield) as a light white solid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.06 (s, 1H), 9.65 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H),7.77 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.65-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.50 (m,1H), 6.97-6.87 (m, 1H), 6.81 (s, 1H), 6.61 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.69-5.56(m, 1H), 5.28 (dd, J=4.4, 13.2 Hz, 1H), 3.59 (td, J=4.0, 6.4 Hz, 2H),2.87-2.74 (m, 4H), 2.71-2.64 (m, 3H), 2.63 (s, 2H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 2.34(s, 6H), 2.29-2.13 (m, 5H), 2.04-1.92 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.75 (m, 2H),1.61-1.48 (m, 4H), 1.41 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H), LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 874.3(M+H)⁺.

TABLE 9 Compounds synthesized via Method 7, reductive amination of thecorresponding amines and ketones/aldehydes. LCMS (ESI+) Aldehyde/ m/zI-# Amine Ketone (M + H)⁺ ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ I-108 DB GK 914.311.10 (s, 1H), 9.69 (s, 1H), 8.78-8.74 (m, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.68(m, 2H), 7.67-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.08 (br d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (br s,1H), 6.92 (br d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 5.80- 5.67 (m, 1H), 5.42-5.29 (m, 1H),3.59 (br d, J = 10.5 Hz, 2H), 3.44 (br d, J = 5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.35 (s, 3H),3.20-3.15 (m, 1H), 3.08-2.79 (m, 8H), 2.72-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.34 (br s,3H), 2.17-2.09 (m, 2H), 1.99 (br s, 7H), 1.87-1.77 (m, 3H), 1.75- 1.66(m, 4H), 1.52-1.42 (m, 2H), 1.23-1.11 (m, 2H), 1.07- 0.90 (m, 2H)I-109^(b) DB GK 880.4 11.09 (br s, 1H), 9.53 (br s, 1H), 8.74 (br s,1H), 7.81-7.74 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.12-6.99(m, 2H), 6.91 (br d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.34 (br d, J = 8.9 Hz, 1H),5.74-5.61 (m, 1H), 5.44-5.26 (m, 1H), 3.65-3.55 (m, 4H), 3.34 (br s,3H), 3.16 (br d, J = 1.3 Hz, 1H), 3.08-2.82 (m, 8H), 2.72-2.61 (m, 2H),2.33 (br s, 3H), 2.20-2.10 (m, 2H), 1.98 (br s, 7H), 1.80 (br d, J =12.0 Hz, 3H), 1.71-1.60 (m, 4H), 1.50-1.35 (m, 2H), 1.20-1.10 (m, 2H),1.06-0.94 (m, 2H) I-111 FN KQ 810.3 11.08 (s, 1H), 9.52 (s, 1H), 8.73(s, 1H), 7.75 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.62-7.60 (m, 2H),7.04-7.02 (m, 2H), 7.00-6.90 (s, 1H), 6.33 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.65 (brt, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.36-5.34 (m, 1H), 3.75-3.72 (m, 1H), 3.38 (s, 2H),3.50 (s, 3H), 3.25-3.22 (m, 4H), 3.11 (s, 2H), 3.06 (s, 2H), 2.87-2.85(m, 3H), 2.70-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.33- 2.31 (m, 4H), 2.30-2.29 (s, 1H),2.18-2.09 (m, 2H), 2.07- 2.00 (m, 1H), 1.87-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.65 (br s,4H), 1.44 (br s, 2H) I-112 DB FZ 822.3 11.07 (br s, 1H), 9.58 (s, 1H),8.75 (s, 1H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 7.80- 7.72 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.56(dd, J = 2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (s, 1H), 7.02-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.88 (br d,J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.38-6.24 (m, 1H), 5.79-5.57 (m, 1H), 5.32 (dd, J =5.6, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.72-3.61 (m, 3H), 2.88 (br d, J = 10.8 Hz, 3H),2.71-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.37-2.28 (m, 4H), 2.23 (br d, J = 12.8 Hz, 1H), 2.12(br d, J = 6.8 Hz, 5H), 2.01-1.88 (m, 3H), 1.78 (br d, J = 10.8 Hz, 2H),1.67 (br s, 9H), 1.53-1.38 (m, 4H), 1.23-1.09 (m, 2H) I-113 S FZ 865.311.10 (s, 1H), 9.58 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.81- 7.75 (m,2H), 7.63 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (dd, J = 2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (brd, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H),6.35 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 5.68 (br t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.37 (br dd, J =5.6, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.65 (s, 6H), 2.92-2.84 (m, 3H), 2.73-2.57 (m, 4H),2.38-2.31 (m, 5H), 2.25-2.07 (m, 5H), 2.04-1.94 (m, 3H), 1.82-1.60 (m,9H), 1.55-1.38 (m, 5H), 1.25-1.14 (m, 2H) I-115 GA FZ 837.5 11.09 (br s,1H), 9.58 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 7.80-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.62 (d, J = 1.8 Hz,1H), 7.55 (dd, J = 2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (br d, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H),6.97-6.92 (m, 1H), 6.86 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.35 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H),5.72-5.61 (m, 1H), 5.37 (br dd, J = 5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.66-3.61 (m,7H), 2.92- 2.84 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.58 (m, 5H), 2.36-2.33 (m, 5H), 2.23-2.10 (m, 6H), 2.06 (br d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.00 (br d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),1.78-1.63 (m, 7H), 1.42 (br d, J = 2.4 Hz, 3H), 1.17-1.08 (m, 2H) I-117GD DM 909.2 11.05 (s, 1H), 9.52 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H),7.77- 7.68 (m, 3H), 7.63-7.58 (m, 2H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.80(d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.61 (dd, J = 2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.33 (d, J = 9.6Hz, 1H), 5.68 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.28 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.54(d, J = 12.0 Hz, 2H), 3.36 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 3.06-3.01(m, 1H), 2.91-2.84 (m, 3H), 2.68-2.55 (m, 4H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.19 (d, J= 7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.13 (s, 5H), 2.01-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.90 (d, J = 10.4 Hz,2H), 1.78-1.72 (m, 2H), 1.66 (s, 6H), 1.45 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 3H),1.22-1.00 (m, 7H) I-119 FY FZ 823.4 11.21-10.97 (m, 1H), 9.58 (s, 1H),8.75 (s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.63 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.56(dd, J = 2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.01-6.94 (m, 1H), 6.93-6.85 (m, 2H), 6.34(d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.67 (quin, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.34 (dd, J = 5.6,12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.67 (br d, J = 11.2 Hz, 2H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 2.97- 2.78 (m,6H), 2.69-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.64-2.61 (m, 1H), 2.58 (br s, 1H), 2.35 (s,3H), 2.26-2.10 (m, 8H), 2.01-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.79 (br d, J = 11.2 Hz, 2H),1.67 (br s, 4H), 1.51-1.39 (m, 3H), 1.21-1.12 (m, 2H) I-123 FT FU 806.411.17 (s, 1H), 9.66 (s, 1H), 8.89-8.75 (m, 1H), 7.88-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.69(d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J = 2.0, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J = 0.8Hz, 1H), 7.17-7.06 (m, 2H), 6.39 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.70 (br t, J =8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.42 (dd, J = 5.4, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.37 (s, 3H), 3.03-2.86(m, 5H), 2.82-2.60 (m, 3H), 2.50 (br s, 3H), 2.46-2.41 (m, 5H),2.39-2.33 (m, 2H), 2.23-2.13 (m, 2H), 2.11-2.04 (m, 1H), 1.71 (br s,4H), 1.61-1.45 (m, 6H) I-124 FR FS 894.2 11.08 (br s, 1H), 9.51 (s, 1H),8.73 (s, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 7.77- 7.71 (m, 2H), 7.68 (d, J = 1.6 Hz,1H), 7.64-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.04-6.96 (m, 2H), 6.85 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H),6.33 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.68 (br t, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J =5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.35 (br t, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 3.16-3.11(m, 1H), 2.89 (br d, J = 5.2 Hz, 2H), 2.77-2.55 (m, 5H), 2.35- 2.27 (m,10H), 2.12 (br d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 2.01-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.66 (br s, 5H),1.51-1.38 (m, 6H), 1.34-1.17 (m, 5H), 1.06-0.99 (m, 2H) I-125 FR FO890.3 11.11 (br s, 1H), 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.55 (m, 5H), 7.27 (s, 1H), 7.11 (s, 2H), 6.33 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.67(br t, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.38 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.43 (br s,3H), 3.36 (br s, 2H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 3.18-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.92-2.84 (m,3H), 2.72-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.44 (br d, J = 4.8 Hz, 4H), 2.32 (s, 3H),2.20-1.96 (m, 4H), 1.64 (br d, J = 8.4 Hz, 5H), 1.46-1.38 (m, 4H),1.35-1.23 (m, 4H), 1.06 (br t, J = 10.4 Hz, 2H) I-126 FN FO 834.2 11.12(s, 1H), 9.52 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (d,J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.64- 7.60 (m, 2H), 7.28 (s,1H), 7.12 (s, 2H), 6.33 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.68 (br t, J = 8.8 Hz,1H), 5.42-5.34 (m, 1H), 3.81- 3.72 (m, 1H), 3.38 (s, 2H), 3.34 (s, 3H),3.26 (br t, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.22 (s, 2H), 3.18 (s, 2H), 2.92-2.85 (m,3H), 2.73- 2.61 (m, 2H), 2.53 (br s, 1H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.31-2.28 (m,1H), 2.18-2.09 (m, 2H), 2.07-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.93-1.87 (m, 2H), 1.65 (brs, 4H), 1.44 (br s, 2H) I-133 FN FS 838.4 11.08 (s, 1H), 9.53 (s, 1H),8.73 (s, 1H), 7.78-7.67 (m, 3H), 7.64-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.02-6.96 (m, 2H),6.83 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.33 (d, J = 9.3 Hz, 1H), 5.67 (br t, J = 8.6Hz, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J = 5.4, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 3.77-3.70 (m, 1H), 3.31 (s,3H), 3.24 (br t, J = 5.9 Hz, 3H), 3.18-3.13 (m, 3H), 2.90- 2.82 (m, 3H),2.72-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.59-2.53 (m, 3H), 2.42- 2.38 (m, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H),2.28 (br d, J = 7.1 Hz, 1H), 2.16- 2.09 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.96 (m, 1H),1.90-1.84 (m, 2H), 1.65 (br s, 4H), 1.57-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.43 (br d, J =4.0 Hz, 2H) I-222 GU DM 914.3 11.05 (s, 1H), 9.67 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H),8.17 (s, 1H), 7.73 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.61 (d, J = 8.0Hz, 1H), 7.53 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (d, J= 1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.62-6.58 (m, 1H), 5.73 (s, 1H), 5.32-5.25 (m, 1H), 3.54(d, J = 11.6 Hz, 2H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.78 (d, J = 6.8Hz, 2H), 2.63 (s, 2H), 2.58 (s, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.27 (d, J = 2.0 Hz,4H), 2.23-2.19 (m, 3H), 2.10 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 4H), 2.01-1.95 (m, 1H),1.76-1.66 (m, 7H), 1.57-1.44 (m, 6H), 1.25-1.13 (m, 3H) I-223 DI DM888.3 11.05 (s, 1H), 9.66 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.50 (m, 4H), 6.92 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (s, 1H), 6.62 (d, J = 8.0Hz, 1H), 5.81-5.49 (m, 1H), 5.42-5.13 (m, 1H), 3.62-3.55 (m, 2H), 3.30(s, 2H), 2.84-2.77 (m, 4H), 2.71- 2.62 (m, 8H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.33-2.30(m, 2H), 2.29-2.16 (m, 4H), 2.05-1.92 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.78 (m, 4H),1.65-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.42 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H), 1.30-1.18 (m, 2H) I-224 IRDM 874.0 11.05 (s, 1H), 9.65 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.75(br d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.64 (br d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),7.51-7.39 (m, 1H), 6.91 (br d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.80 (s, 1H), 6.61 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.69-5.55 (m, 1H), 5.28 (dd, J = 5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H),3.57-3.54 (m, 4H), 3.02-3.01 (m, 2H), 2.87-2.85 (m, 4H), 2.68-2.67 (m,2H), 2.62 (br s, 2H), 2.58 (br s, 3H), 2.57-2.53 (m, 4H), 2.41-2.39 (m,4H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.04-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.76-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.42-1.40 (m,6H), 1.29-1.18 (m, 2H) I-225 JO DM 914.3 11.14 (s, 1H), 9.70 (s, 1H),8.77 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.93- 7.75 (m, 2H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.61 (d, J= 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.74-5.57 (m, 1H), 5.44 (dd, J= 5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.97 (s, 6H), 3.82 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 3.70 (s,3H), 3.63-3.54 (m, 4H), 3.38 (s, 3H), 3.19 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H),2.96-2.86 (m, 1H), 2.79-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.37 (s, 3H), 2.25 (d, J = 10.4Hz, 8H), 2.07-1.95 (m, 3H), 1.89-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.44 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 6H)I-226 KL KO 889.8 11.10 (s, 1H), 9.55 (s, 1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s,1H), 7.51- 7.41 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.15 (m, 2H), 7.11-7.01 (m, 2H), 6.95 (d,J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.78-5.65 (m, 1H), 5.45-5.34 (m, 1H), 4.12-3.97 (m,2H), 3.88-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 3.46- 3.37 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.13 (m,3H), 3.04-2.97 (m, 1H), 2.96- 2.82 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.68 (m, 2H), 2.64 (s,1H), 2.61 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.19-1.95 (m, 10H),1.88-1.39 (m, 12H), 1.18-1.05 (m, 1H) I-227 DB KO 889.6 11.10 (s, 1H),9.55 (s, 1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 7.49- 7.41 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.16(m, 2H), 7.08 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (s, 1H), 6.96-6.90 (m, 1H),5.83-5.65 (m, 1H), 5.42- 5.31 (m, 1H), 3.94-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.61 (s, 4H),3.35 (s, 3H), 3.27-3.13 (m, 2H), 3.11-2.98 (m, 3H), 2.95-2.83 (m, 2H),2.76-2.68 (m, 1H), 2.66-2.63 (m, 1H), 2.63-2.59 (m, 1H), 2.26-2.21 (m,3H), 1.98-1.90 (m, 10H), 1.91-1.37 (m, 12H), 1.18-1.02 (m, 1H)^(a)Reductive amination performed under standard conditions, includingusing KOAc as a base used, as well as adding 4 Å molecular sieves. Thereaction run anywhere from −10 to rt, and the final products werepurified by standard techniques including prep-HPCl and silica gelchromatography. ^(b)The product of the reductive amination was furtherhydrogenated over Pd/C, and DIEA, in THF under H₂ (15 PSI) for 12 hr atrt.

Example 9. Synthesis of(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(4-((9-((1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)methyl)-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-yl)methyl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (I-53)

Step1—(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(4-((9-((1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)methyl)-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-yl)methyl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. To a solution of3-(4-(3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-ylmethyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(37.8 mg, 88.8 umol, Intermediate CA) and(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(4-formylphenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (45 mg, 88.8 umol, Intermediate BV) in DMF (1 mL) andTHF (1 mL) was added AcOH (16.0 mg, 266 umol), NaBH(OAc)₃ (37.6 mg, 177umol) and AcOK (26.1 mg, 266 umol) in one portion. The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 10 h. On completion, the resulting mixture waspoured into ice water (3 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×3 mL).The combined organic phase was washed with brine (2×3 mL), and driedover sodium sulfate. The mixture was then filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC[column: Phenomenex Luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water(0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %: 9%-39%, 10 min] to give the title compound (10mg, 10.9 umol, 12% yield) as yellow oil. LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 458.9 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(4-((9-((1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)methyl)-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-yl)methyl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. A solution of(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(4-((9-((1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)methyl)-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecan-3-yl)methyl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (10 mg, 10.9 umol) in HCOOH (1 mL) was stirred at20-80° C. for 1 h. On completion, the mixture was concentrated to give aresidue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex LunaC18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %:29%-59%, 10 min) to give the title compound (0.59 mg, 6% yield) as aoff-white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=11.24-10.94 (m, 1H), 10.52(br s, 1H), 9.08 (s, 1H), 8.30 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 2H), 7.78 (d, J=8.5 Hz,2H), 7.43 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.06 (br d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.00-6.90 (m,2H), 6.90-6.83 (m, 1H), 6.46-6.37 (m, 1H), 5.41-5.31 (m, 1H), 5.05-4.95(m, 1H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 3.63-3.55 (m, 4H), 2.94-2.83 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.57(m, 4H), 2.37-2.32 (m, 8H), 2.08-1.84 (m, 4H), 1.80-1.56 (m, 4H), 1.41(br d, J=15.5 Hz, 6H), 1.03 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 860.5(M+H)⁺.

Example 10. Synthesis of(1R,3S)-3-(3-(1-(4-(((3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)(methyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (I-54)

To a solution of3-(3-methyl-4-(3-(methylamino)prop-1-yn-1-yl)-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione(38.0 mg, 116 umol, Intermediate BY) in DMF (0.3 mL) and THF (0.3 mL)was added KOAc (30.5 mg, 310 umol),(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(4-formylphenyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (35 mg, 77.7 umol, Intermediate BW) and NaBH(OAc)₃(32.9 mg, 155 umol) at 0° C. for one portion. The mixture was stirred at0-25° C. for 10 h. The mixture was poured into ice water (3 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (2×3 mL). The combined organic phase waswashed with brine (2×3 mL), then dried over sodium sulfate. Then themixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to give aresidue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex LunaC18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %:15%-45%, 10 min) to give the title compound (8.17 mg, 10.7 umol, 14%yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.21-12.11 (m,1H), 11.12-11.08 (m, 1H), 10.52 (s, 1H), 9.11-9.07 (m, 1H), 8.30 (s,1H), 7.83-7.81 (m, 2H), 7.51-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.17-6.95 (m, 4H), 6.42 (s,1H), 5.42-5.36 (m, 1H), 5.01-4.99 (m, 1H), 3.69 (s, 3H), 3.67-3.60 (m,4H), 3.20-2.65 (m, 6H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.13 (s, 1H), 2.04-1.72 (m, 6H),1.03 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 761.4 (M+H)⁺.

Example 11. Synthesis of(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(2-(4-(3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (I-56)

A solution of(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(2-(4-(3-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-yn-1-yl)piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (25 mg, 30.8 umol, synthesized via step 1 of Method5) in formic acid (0.5 mL) was stirred at 70° C. for 10 h under nitrogenatmosphere. On completion, the reaction was concentrated to give aresidue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex LunaC18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %:11%-41%, 10 min) and lyophilized to give the title compound (1.56 mg, 7%yield) as a yellow gum. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.36-12.15 (m, 1H),11.11 (br d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 10.75 (br s, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),7.14 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.11-7.05 (m, 2H), 7.03-6.97 (m, 1H), 6.94 (brd, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.44-6.36 (m, 1H), 5.38 (dd, J=5.2, 12.5 Hz, 1H), 4.99(br d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.62 (brt, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.64-3.53 (m, 4H), 3.49(s, 2H), 3.17-2.83 (m, 6H), 2.77-2.56 (m, 6H), 2.35-2.29 (m, 2H),2.06-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.89 (br d, J=6.8 Hz, 5H), 1.02 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H).LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 754.4 (M+H)⁺.

Example 12. Synthesis of(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(9-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)non-8-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (I-86)

The solution of[(1R,3S)-3-[1-tert-butyl-5-[[2-[9-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]non-8-ynyl]pyrazole-3-carbonyl]amino]pyrazol-3-yl]cyclopentyl]N-isopropylcarbamate (0.07 g, 89.5 umol, synthesized via Step 1 ofMethod 5) in HCOOH (0.5 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h. Oncompletion, the mixture was concentrated in vacuo and purified byprep-HPLC (FA condition, column: 3_Phenomenex Luna C18 75*30 mm*3 um;mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %: 42%-72%, 10 min) to give thetitle compound (12 mg, 17% yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ=7.50 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (br s, 1H), 7.11 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.06-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.99 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.97-6.92 (m, 1H), 6.42(br s, 1H), 5.39 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.97 (m, 1H), 4.52 (brt, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 3.58 (br dd, J=6.4, 14.0 Hz, 1H),3.12-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.93-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.35-2.31 (m,1H), 2.05-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.89 (dt, J=2.8, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 1.77-1.70 (m, 4H),1.67-1.61 (m, 1H), 1.58-1.51 (m, 2H), 1.41-1.23 (m, 7H), 1.03 (d, J=6.5Hz, 6H).

Example 13. Synthesis of(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)dodec-11-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (I-88)

A solution of(1R,3S)-3-(1-(tert-butyl)-5-(1-(12-(1-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-4-yl)dodec-11-yn-1-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (50 mg, 60.7 umol, synthesized via Step 1 of Method5) in HCOOH (2 mL) was stirred at 70° C. for 12 h. On completion, themixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %: 62%-92%, 11.5 min)and lyophilized to give the title compound (12.7 mg, 25% yield) asoff-white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.23 (br s, 1H), 11.10 (brs, 1H), 10.69 (br s, 1H), 7.48 (s, 1H), 7.25-6.81 (m, 5H), 6.41 (br s,1H), 5.38 (br dd, J=5.2, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (br d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 4.49(br t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.72-3.49 (m, 3H), 3.14-3.02 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.82(m, 1H), 2.77-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.47-2.40 (m, 4H), 2.08-1.96 (m, 3H),1.93-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.65 (m, 4H), 1.60-1.51 (m, 2H), 1.46-1.35 (m,2H), 1.34-1.17 (m, 10H), 1.03 (br d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z768.4 (M+H)⁺.

Example 14. Synthesis of(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(11-(3-(2-((S)-1-((S)-2-cyclohexyl-2-((S)-2-(methylamino)propanamido)acetyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)thiazole-4-carbonyl)phenoxy)undecyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate (I-148)

Step 1—Tert-butyl((S)-1-(((S)-2-((S)-2-(4-(3-((11-(4-((1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-((isopropylcarbamoyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamoyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)undecyl)oxy)benzoyl)thiazol-2-yl)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-1-cyclohexyl-2-oxoethyl)amino)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)(methyl)carbamate.To a solution of11-(4-((1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-((isopropylcarbamoyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamoyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)undecyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (100 mg, 68.7 umol, Intermediate ET) andtert-butyl((S)-1-(((S)-1-cyclohexyl-2-((S)-2-(4-(3-hydroxybenzoyl)thiazol-2-yl)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-2-oxoethyl)amino)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)(methyl)carbamate(49.4 mg, 82.5 umol, Intermediate ER) in DMF (2 mL) was added KI (1.14mg, 6.88 umol) and Cs₂CO₃ (67.2 mg, 206 umol). Then the mixture wasstirred at 70° C. for 2 h. On completion, the reaction mixture wasquenched with aqueous NaHCO₃ (2 mL) at 20° C., then diluted with 1 mLEtOAc and extracted with EtOAc (2 mL×3). The combined organic layerswere washed with brine (2 mL×2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-TLC (SiO₂, Petroleum ether:Ethyl acetate=0:1) to givethe title compound (20 mg, 25% yield) as brown solid.

Step2—(1R,3S)-3-(5-(1-(11-(3-(2-((S)-1-((S)-2-cyclohexyl-2-((S)-2-(methylamino)propanamido)acetyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)thiazole-4-carbonyl)phenoxy)undecyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamido)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)cyclopentylisopropylcarbamate. A solution of tert-butyl((S)-1-(((S)-2-((S)-2-(4-(3-((11-(4-((1-(tert-butyl)-3-((1S,3R)-3-((isopropylcarbamoyl)oxy)cyclopentyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)carbamoyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)undecyl)oxy)benzoyl)thiazol-2-yl)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-1-cyclohexyl-2-oxoethyl)amino)-1-oxopropan-2-yl)(methyl)carbamate(20 mg, 17.3 umol) in DCE (0.5 mL) was added TFA (154 mg, 1.35 mmol, 0.1mL), then the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 12 h. On completion,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue, theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Luna C18 150*25mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)-ACN]; B %: 34%-64%, 10 min)to give the title compound (3.89 mg, 23% yield) as off-white solid. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=12.32-11.83 (m, 1H), 10.33 (br s, 1H),8.51-8.43 (m, 1H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.98-7.88 (m, 1H),7.68-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.48-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.19 (m, 1H), 6.95 (br d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.36 (br s, 1H), 5.42-5.34 (m, 1H), 4.99 (br d, J=2.8 Hz,1H), 4.52-4.42 (m, 1H), 4.10 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 4.01 (br t, J=6.4 Hz,3H), 3.84-3.76 (m, 1H), 3.71-3.63 (m, 1H), 3.55 (br dd, J=7.6, 14.0 Hz,2H), 3.09-2.99 (m, 2H), 2.99-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.29-2.23 (m, 1H), 2.22-2.12(m, 3H), 2.09 (s, 2H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 3H), 1.92-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.73 (brdd, J=6.4, 13.1 Hz, 8H), 1.60 (br s, 4H), 1.55-1.48 (m, 1H), 1.45-1.38(m, 2H), 1.24 (br s, 10H), 1.20-1.12 (m, 3H), 1.11-1.05 (m, 4H), 1.02(br d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H), 0.96-0.89 (m, 1H). LC-MS (ESI⁺) m/z 997.6 (M+H)⁺.

Example 15. Synthesis of4-[[5-amino-1-(3-methylthiophene-2-carbonyl)-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]amino]-N-[2-[[1-[2-[3-[1-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-5-yl]propoxy]ethyl]triazol-4-yl]methoxy]ethyl]benzenesulfonamide(I-136)

To a solution of3-[5-[3-(2-azidoethoxy)propyl]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(70 mg, 200 umol, Intermediate FD) and4-[[5-amino-1-(3-methylthiophene-2-carbonyl)-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]amino]-N-(2-prop-2-ynoxyethyl)benzenesulfonamide(83.4 mg, 181 umol, Intermediate EE) in DMF (1 mL) and was added CuSO₄(14.5 mg, 90.6 umol), sodium(2R)-2-[(2R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-2-yl]-2-hydroxy-ethanolate(108 mg, 543 umol, VCNa), t-BuOH (0.9 mL) and H₂O (0.1 mL) at 20° C.under nitrogen flow. Then the reaction was stirred at 70° C. for 2 hunder nitrogen atmosphere. On completion, the mixture was filtered, thefilter liquor was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue.The crude product was purified by reversed-phase HPLC (column:Phenomenex Luna C18 100*30 mm*5 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225%FA)-ACN]; B %: 30%-60%, 8 min) to give the title compound (58 mg, 37%yield) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ=11.08 (br s, 1H),9.94 (s, 1H), 8.06-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.91-7.79 (m, 4H), 7.76-7.70 (m, 2H),7.51-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.16 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.01-6.91 (m, 2H), 6.79 (dd,J=1.6, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.33 (dd, J=5.2, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.54-4.49 (m, 2H),4.47 (s, 2H), 3.75 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.40 (m, 2H), 3.38 (br s,4H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 2.91-2.86 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.63 (s, 3H),2.57-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.81-1.68 (m, 2H); LC-MS (ESI⁺)m/z 847.4 (M+H)⁺.

Example 16. Synthesis of3-[4-[7-[4-[[4-[(6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-1-piperidyl]sulfonyl]pyrazol-1-yl]heptylamino]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione(I-165)

Step1—3-[4-(7-Bromoheptylamino)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione. To a solution of3-[4-(7-bromoheptylamino)-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione(24.0 mg, 41.9 umol, Intermediate JZ) and6-chloro-8-isopropyl-2-[[1-(1H-pyrazol-4-ylsulfonyl)-4-piperidyl]amino]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one(18.9 mg, 41.9 umol, Intermediate KB) in DMF (2 mL) was added K₂CO₃(29.0 mg, 209 umol) and KI (6.97 mg, 41.9 umol). The mixture was stirredat 25° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the reaction mixture was quenchedwith H₂O (1 mL) at 25° C. Then the mixture was filtered and partitionedbetween EA (10 mL) and water (10 mL). The organic layer was collected,and the aqueous layer was extracted with EA (2×8 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine (10 mL), dried over anhydroussodium sulfate, and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (35mg, 88% yield) as a white solid. LCMS (ESI⁺) m/z 942.5 (M+H)⁺.

Step2—3-[4-[7-[4-[[4-[(6-Chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-1-piperidyl]sulfonyl]pyrazol-1-yl]heptylamino]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione.To a solution of3-[4-[7-[4-[[4-[(6-chloro-8-isopropyl-7-oxo-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)amino]-1-piperidyl]sulfonyl]pyrazol-1-yl]heptylamino]-3-methyl-2-oxo-benzimidazol-1-yl]-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]piperidine-2,6-dione(30.0 mg, 31.8 umol) in TFA (1.6 mL) was added TfOH (0.2 mL). Themixture was stirred at 70° C. for 2 hrs. On completion, the mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to afford a residue. To the residue was added ACN(1 mL) and TEA at 25° C. until the pH=6. The mixture was concentrated invacuo to afford a residue. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex luna C18 150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase:[water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 45%-75%, 9 min) to give the title compound (19.2mg, 69% yield) as a yellow solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.06 (s,1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 8.45-8.36 (m, 1H), 8.11-7.74 (m, 3H), 6.84 (t, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 6.50 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.38 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.83-5.58 (m,1H), 5.28 (dd, J=5.2, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 4.20 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.89-3.67(m, 2H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 3.01 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.94-2.82 (m, 1H),2.75-2.67 (m, 1H), 2.66-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.46 (s, 2H), 2.40 (d, J=12.4 Hz,1H), 2.02-1.91 (m, 3H), 1.87-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.53 (m, 5H), 1.48 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 1.35 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 4H), 1.25-1.19 (m, 2H). LCMS (ESI⁺)m/z 822.4 (M+H)⁺.

Example 17. Degradation Assays CDK2 and CDK1 Degradation byImmunoblotting

Ovarian cancer cell line OVCAR-8 were cultured in 12-well plates incomplete growth medium. A serial dilution of each compound was added toindividual wells from a 2× stock solution, and cells were cultured for24 hours. Cells were collected by centrifugation, and cell pellets lysedwith addition of chilled RIPA buffer supplemented withprotease/phosphatase inhibitors followed by incubation for 20 minutes onice. Lysates were clarified by centrifugation and 5×SDS loading bufferwas added to the supernatant followed by heating to 100° C. for 10minutes. An aliquot of the samples were separated by SDS-PAGE andtransferred to a nitrocellulose membrane. Immunoblotting was performedaccording to standard procedures using anti-CDK2 primary antibody (Abcamab32147) at 1:1000 dilution and IRDye 800CW goat anti-Rabbit secondaryantibody (LICOR) and imaged using a LICOR Odyssey instrument. Blots werestained with anti-beta-Actin primary antibody (Cell Signaling TechnologymAb #4970) for normalization. The normalized CDK2/Actin values werecalculated as a percent of DMSO treated cells and plotted to determinethe concentration at which 50% of CDK2 signal is decreased (DC50). Thedetermination of CDK1 degradation was determined similarly usinganti-CDK1 primary antibody (Abcam ab131450).

CCNE1 Degradation in MKN-1 Cells

Gastric cancer cell line MKN-1 were cultured in 6-well plates incomplete growth medium. A serial dilution of each compound was added toindividual wells from a 2× stock solution, and cells were cultured for24 hours. Following 24-hr incubation, cells were lysed with addition ofchilled RIPA buffer supplemented with protease/phosphatase inhibitorsfollowed by incubation for 20 minutes on ice. Lysates were clarified bycentrifugation and 5×SDS loading buffer was added to the supernatantfollowed by heating to 100° C. for 10 minutes. An aliquot of the sampleswere separated by SDS-PAGE and transferred to a nitrocellulose membrane.Immunoblotting was performed according to standard procedures usinganti-CCNE1 primary antibody (Abcam #ab33911) at 1:1000 dilution andIRDye 800CW goat anti-Rabbit secondary antibody (LICOR) and imaged usinga LICOR Odyssey instrument. Blots were stained with anti-beta-Actinprimary antibody (Cell Signaling Technology mAb 43700) fornormalization. The normalized CCNE1/Actin values were calculated as apercent of DMSO treated cells and plotted to determine the concentrationat which 50% of CCNE1 signal is decreased.

CDK2, CDK1, and CCNE1 DC50 results for compounds of the invention arereported in Table 10. The letter codes for DC50 and IC50 include: A(<0.01 μM), B (0.01-0.1 μM), C (>0.1-1.0 μM), D (>1.0-5.0 μM), and E(>5.0 μM).

TABLE 10 CDK2 DC50, CDK1 DC50, Cyclin E1 DC50, I-# (OVCAR-8, 24 h)(OVCAR-8, 24 h) (MKN-1 by WB) I-5 A E — I-7 A E — I-8 B E — I-11 B E —I-15 B C — I-17 B E — I-19 inactive — — I-20 inactive — — I-21 inactive— — I-22 inactive — — I-23 inactive — — I-24 inactive — — I-25 inactive— — I-26 inactive — — I-27 inactive — — I-28 inactive — — I-29 inactive— — I-30 inactive — — I-37 B D — I-55 B E — I-59 B E — I-64 B D — I-67 CD — I-68 B E — I-72 B E — I-73 C E — I-74 C E — I-75 B E — I-77 C E —I-83 B E — I-84 D — — I-85 inactive — — I-87 inactive — — I-89 inactive— — I-91 B E — I-92 B D — I-93 inactive — — I-96 B E — I-97 B D — I-99 AE — I-100 A C — I-101 A C — I-102 B C — I-103 B E — I-104 B D — I-106 BD — I-108 A C A I-109 A C A I-110 A D — I-111 B D — I-114 A D — I-117 AC A I-124 A D — I-126 A D — I-138 E E — I-139 E E — I-142 B E — I-145 AC — I-146 A D — I-148 D D — I-149 B E — I-150 E E — I-151 D E — I-152 —E —

While we have described a number of embodiments of this invention, it isapparent that our basic examples may be altered to provide otherembodiments that utilize the compounds and methods of this invention.Therefore, it will be appreciated that the scope of this invention is tobe defined by the appended claims rather than by the specificembodiments that have been represented by way of example.

1. A compound of formula I:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: CBM is a CDKbinding moiety capable of binding to CDK2 protein, said compound offormula I is a compound of formula I-a:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R^(a) and R^(b)are independently hydrogen or R^(A), or R^(a) and R^(b) are takentogether with the nitrogen to which they are attached to form to form a4-7 membered saturated, partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having0-3 heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen atom to which they areattached, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; eachR^(A) is independently an optionally substituted group selected fromC₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; Ring W, Ring X, and Ring Y areindependently a ring selected from phenyl, a 4 to 7-membered saturatedor partially unsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur,and a 5 to 6-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur; Ring Z is a 4 to 8-memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated monocyclic, bicyclic, bridgedbicyclic, or spirocyclic carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;R^(w), R^(x), R^(y), and R^(z) are independently selected from hydrogen,R^(A), halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —SiR₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂,—S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)NROR, —CR₂NRC(O)R,—CR₂NRC(O)NR₂, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)NR₂,—OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —NRC(O)OR, —NRC(O)R, —NRC(O)N(R)₂, —NRS(O)₂R, —NP(O)R₂,—NRP(O)(OR)₂, —NRP(O)(OR)NR₂, —NRP(O)(NR₂)₂, and —NRS(O)₂R; each R isindependently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted group selected fromC₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or: two R groups on the same nitrogenare optionally taken together with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7membered saturated, partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen atom to which they areattached, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;L^(x) is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight or branchedsaturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2 methylene unitsof the chain are independently and optionally replaced with —O—, —C(O)—,—C(S)—, —CF₂—, —CRF—, —NR—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂— or —CR═CR—; v is 0 or1; w, x, y, and z are independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; L is a covalentbond or a bivalent, saturated or partially unsaturated, straight orbranched C₁₋₅₀ hydrocarbon chain, wherein 0-6 methylene units of L areindependently replaced by -Cy-, —O—, —NR—, —SiR₂—, —Si(OH)R—, —Si(OH)₂—,—P(O)OR—, —P(O)R—, —P(O)NR₂—, —S—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, —C(O)—, —S(O)—,—S(O)₂—, —NRS(O)₂—, —S(O)₂NR—, —NRC(O)—, —C(O)NR—, —OC(O)NR—, —NRC(O)O—,

wherein: each -Cy- is independently an optionally substituted bivalentring selected from phenylenyl, an 8-10 membered bicyclic arylenyl, a 4-7membered saturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclylenyl, a 4-11membered saturated or partially unsaturated spiro carbocyclylenyl, an8-10 membered bicyclic saturated or partially unsaturatedcarbocyclylenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturatedheterocyclylenyl having 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, a 4-11 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated spiro heterocyclylenyl having 1-2 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, an 8-10 membered bicyclicsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclylenyl having 1-2heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, a5-6 membered heteroarylenyl having 1-4 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and an 8-10 memberedbicyclic heteroarylenyl having 1-5 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, r is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or10; and DIM is a degradation inducing moiety, wherein DIM is a ligasebinding moiety (LBM), lysine mimetic, or hydrogen atom. 2-5. (canceled)6. The compound of claim 1, wherein DIM is LBM and LBM is a cereblon E3ubiquitin ligase binding moiety, a VHL E3 ubiquitin ligase bindingmoiety, an IAP E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moiety, or an MDM2 E3ubiquitin ligase binding moiety.
 7. The compound of claim 6, wherein LBMis a cereblon E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moiety of formula I-nn-1:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: each of X¹, X²,and X³ is independently a bivalent moiety selected from a covalent bond,—CH₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —NR₂, or anoptionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic; each of R² is independentlyhydrogen, R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂,—S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂,—N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R; Ring A is a fusedring selected from 6-membered aryl containing 0-2 nitrogen atoms, 5 to7-membered partially saturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered partiallysaturated heterocyclyl with 1-2 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, or 5-membered heteroaryl with 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur; mis 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionallysubstituted group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or: two R groups on the same nitrogenare optionally taken together with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7membered saturated, partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen, independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
 8. The compound of claim 6, wherein LBM isa cereblon E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moiety of formula I-aa:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: X¹ is a bivalentmoiety selected from a covalent bond, —CH₂—, —CHCF₃—, —SO₂—, —S(O)—,—P(O)R—, —P(O)OR—, —P(O)NR₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

X² is a carbon atom or silicon atom; X³ is a bivalent moiety selectedfrom —CR₂—, —NR—, —O—, —S—, or —SiR₂—; each R is independently hydrogen,or an optionally substituted group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl,a 4-7 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic having1-2 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur, and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or: two Rgroups on the same nitrogen are optionally taken together with theirintervening atoms to form a 4-7 membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3 heteroatoms, in addition tothe nitrogen, independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur;R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —NR₂,—P(O)(OR)₂, —P(O)(NR₂)OR, —P(O)(NR₂)₂, —Si(OH)₂R, —Si(OH)R₂, —SiR₃, oran optionally substituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic; each R² is independentlyhydrogen, R⁶, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —N(R)₂, —Si(R)₃, —S(O)₂R,—S(O)₂N(R)₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)N(R)₂, —C(O)N(R)OR,—C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)N(R)₂, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)N(R)₂, —OP(O)R₂,—OP(O)(OR)₂, —OP(O)(OR)(NR₂), —OP(O)(NR₂)₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R,—N(R)C(O)N(R)₂, —N(R)S(O)₂R, —NP(O)R₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)₂,—N(R)P(O)(OR)(NR₂), —N(R)P(O)(NR₂)₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R; Ring A is a bi- ortricyclic ring selected from

wherein Ring B is a fused ring selected from 6-membered aryl, 6-memberedheteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated heterocyclyl ring with 1-3 heteroatoms independentlyselected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sulfur, or5-membered heteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen and sulfur; R³ is selected from hydrogen, halogen, —OR,—N(R)₂, or —SR; each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, R⁶, halogen, —CN,—NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R, —C(O)R, —C(O)OR,—C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)NR₂, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R,—N(R)C(O)NR₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R; R⁵ is hydrogen, C₁₋₄ aliphatic, or —CN;each R⁶ is independently an optionally substituted group selected fromC₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 3-7 membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatomsindependently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃bivalent straight or branched saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chainwherein 1-2 methylene units of the chain are independently andoptionally replaced with —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(R)₂—, —CH(R)—, —C(F)₂—,—N(R)—, —S(O)₂— or —(C)═CH—; and m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or
 4. 9. The compoundof claim 8, wherein said compound is a compound of any of the followingformulae:

or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 10. The compound of claim6, wherein LBM is a cereblon E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moiety offormula I-nn:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: Ring M isselected from

each of X¹, X⁶, and X⁷ is independently a bivalent moiety selected froma covalent bond, —CH₂—, —CHCF₃—, —SO₂—, —S(O)—, —P(O)R—, —P(O)OR—,—P(O)NR₂—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, or

each of X³ and X⁵ is independently a bivalent moiety selected from acovalent bond, —CR₂—, —NR—, —O—, —S—, or —SiR₂—; X⁴ is a trivalentmoiety selected from

each R is independently hydrogen, or an optionally substituted groupselected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 membered saturated orpartially unsaturated heterocyclic having 1-2 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and a 5-6 memberedheteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, or: two R groups on the same nitrogen aretaken together with their intervening atoms to form a 4-7 memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated, or heteroaryl ring having 0-3heteroatoms, in addition to the nitrogen, independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; each R^(3a) is independently hydrogen, R⁶,halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OR, —SR, —NR₂, —SiR₃, —S(O)₂R, —S(O)₂NR₂, —S(O)R,—C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —C(O)NR₂, —C(O)N(R)OR, —C(R)₂N(R)C(O)R,—C(R)₂N(R)C(O)N(R)₂, —OC(O)R, —OC(O)N(R)₂, —OP(O)R₂, —OP(O)(OR)₂,—OP(O)(OR)NR₂, —OP(O)(NR₂)₂—, —N(R)C(O)OR, —N(R)C(O)R, —N(R)C(O)NR₂,—N(R)S(O)₂R, —NP(O)R₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)₂, —N(R)P(O)(OR)NR₂,—N(R)P(O)(NR₂)₂, or —N(R)S(O)₂R; each R⁶ is independently an optionallysubstituted group selected from C₁₋₆ aliphatic, phenyl, a 4-7 memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur,and a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring having 1-4 heteroatoms independentlyselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; each R⁷ is independentlyhydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR, —SR, —S(O)R, —S(O)₂R, —NR₂, —P(O)(OR)₂,—P(O)(NR₂)OR, —P(O)(NR₂)₂, —Si(OH)R₂, —Si(OH)₂R, —SiR₃, or an optionallysubstituted C₁₋₄ aliphatic; or R⁷ and X¹ or X³ are taken together withtheir intervening atoms to form a 5-7 membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated, carbocyclic ring or heterocyclic ring having 1-3heteroatoms, independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, and sulfur; two R⁷ groups on the same carbon are optionallytaken together with their intervening atoms to form a 3-6 membered spirofused ring or a 4-7 membered heterocyclic ring having 1-2 heteroatomsindependently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, andsulfur; two R⁷ groups on adjacent carbon atoms are optionally takentogether with their intervening atoms to form a 3-7 membered saturated,partially unsaturated, carbocyclic ring or heterocyclic ring having 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, or sulfur, or a 7-13 membered saturated, partially unsaturated,bridged heterocyclic ring, or a spiro heterocyclic ring having 1-3heteroatoms, independently selected from boron, nitrogen, oxygen,silicon, and sulfur; Ring D is selected from 6 to 10-membered aryl orheteroaryl containing 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated carbocyclyl, 5 to 7-membered saturated or partiallyunsaturated heterocyclyl with 1-3 heteroatoms independently selectedfrom boron, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sulfur, or 5-memberedheteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen and sulfur; L¹ is a covalent bond or a C₁₋₃ bivalent straight orbranched saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein 1-2methylene units of the chain are independently and optionally replacedwith —O—, —C(O)—, —C(S)—, —C(R)₂—, —CH(R)—, —C(F)₂—, —N(R)—, —S—,—S(O)₂— or —(C)═CH—; n is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and q is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.11. The compound of claim 10, wherein said compound is a compound of anyof the following formulae:

or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 12. (canceled)
 13. Thecompound of claim 6, wherein the VHL E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moietyis selected from


14. (canceled)
 15. The compound of claim 6, wherein the IAP E3 ubiquitinligase binding moiety is selected from


16. (canceled)
 17. The compound of claim 6, wherein the MDM2 E3ubiquitin ligase binding moiety is selected from


18. The compound of claim 1, wherein L is a covalent bond or a bivalent,saturated or partially unsaturated, straight or branched C₁₋₂₀hydrocarbon chain, wherein 0-6 methylene units of L are independentlyreplaced by -Cy-, —O—, —NR—, —S—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, —C(O)—, —S(O)—,—S(O)₂—, —N(R)S(O)₂—, —S(O)₂N(R)—, —N(R)C(O)—, —C(O)N(R)—, —OC(O)N(R)—,—N(R)C(O)O—.
 19. The compound of claim 1, wherein said compound isselected from

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 20. A pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a compound of claim 1, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier, adjuvant, or vehicle.
 21. (canceled)
 22. A method ofinhibiting or degrading CDK2 in a patient or biological samplecomprising administering to said patient, or contacting said biologicalsample with a compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutical compositionthereof.
 23. A method of treating a CDK2-mediated disorder, disease, orcondition in a patient comprising administering to said patient acompound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof. 24-28.(canceled)
 29. The compound of claim 6, wherein the cereblon E3ubiquitin ligase binding moiety is selected from


30. The compound of claim 1, wherein Ring W is a 4 to 7-memberedsaturated or partially unsaturated carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl with 1-3heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.31. The compound of claim 1, wherein Ring X is a 5 to 6-memberedheteroaryl with 1-4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen and sulfur.
 32. The compound of claim 1, wherein L is H